Judges

How they were picked

The judging of the Dynamites Awards is split into two panels: the category panels and the main judging panel. The category panels consist of experts with specialist knowledge in each of the awards categories, and are carefully selected to ensure a fair and representative judging process. The main judging panel is made up of experienced technology professionals, all with a passion for celebrating the best in the region’s digital sector. By having these two rounds of judging we insure all entries submitted to the Dynamites Awards are given the time and expertise to be evaluated fairly. 

The judges were invited by Dynamo based on their relevant experience and knowledge of the industry, and to ensure that the judging panel is diverse and inclusive. The panel includes representatives from a range of well-established businesses, cutting-edge start-ups, universities, and public sector organisations. Each judge brings their unique perspective and experience to the table, ensuring that the awards are judged fairly and transparently.

Throughout the judging process, all judges are required to maintain strict confidentiality, and the results are kept under wraps until they are announced on the night of the awards ceremony. By ensuring that the judging panel is made up of a diverse range of experts with extensive knowledge of the digital sector, we can guarantee a fair and rigorous judging process that recognises and celebrates the very best of the North East’s technology industry.

Keep an eye out as we add amazing judges to our panel.

Main Judging Panel

Danielle Phillips

Director and Principal Consultant

Phil Scott

Director of Software Delivery

NBS

Janet Oniya

Director of Transformation & Change

Nathanial Ray

Head of Technology & Business Intelligence

Veronica Spowart

Director of Faculty: Digital & Creative Industries

Pete Daykin

Founder

Suzanne Sheriff

Technology Delivery Lead Senior Manager

Lauren Bradshaw

Deputy Director, Communications & Development

Chris Dresser

Managing Consultant

Rachel Burdis

Inward Investment Manager

Category Judges

Sally Curtis

Eagle Labs Ecosystem Manager

Tech Champion

Paul McMurray

Custom App Engineering Assoc Manager

Tech for Good

Monika Sharma

Curriculum Leader

Rising Star

Richie Ramsden

Technical Director

Best Use of Data

Claire Robinson

Cluster Manager

Tech for Good

Joe Allott

CTO - Strategic Partner Solutions

International Success

Steven Brewer

Innovation Manager

Best Use of Data

Neil Bestford

Group Director of Brand and People Experience

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ashmita Randhawa

Director of Research & Development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ron Wilcox

Senior Leadership Consultant

Skills Developer

Phil Jackman

Director

Tech Champion

Louise Ball

Commercial Director

Rising Star

Uffa Modey

Python Developer

Rising Star

Michael Knowles

Managing Director

Best Use of Data

Lysa Morrison

Co-Founder of Morrison Cook Collective and Senior Lecturer in Transformation

Growth Explosion

Clare Wilson

Transformation Director

Project Excellence

Debbie Berry

Skills Manager

Rising Star

Kirste Worland

IT Services Director

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Robin Cordy

Founder

RC Consult

Growth Explosion

Nigel Moralee

Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Leader

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Nick Gray

Principle Associate

Project Excellence

Adam Hill

Director of Operations

Tech for Good

Helen Robson

Head of Clinical Integration and Transformation

Remarkable Innovation

Alex Cook

Head of Immersive Programmes

Remarkable Innovation

Gill Hunter

Managing Partner

Remarkable Innovation

Michael Ward

Director - IT & Business Change

Remarkable Innovation

Dan Martin

Founder & Ceo

Sustainability in Tech

Katrina Appleyard

 

 

Sustainability in Tech

Alex Craig

Partner

International Success

Julie Mordue

Head of Marketing & Partnerships

Tech Champion

James Bunting

Chief Executive Officer

Tech Champion

Tamma Carel

Director & Senior Environmental Consultant

Sustainability in Tech

Michele Gettins

Chief Marketing Officer

Project Excellence

Cheryl Burns

Senior Executive Practice Head

Growth Explosion

Rob Charlton

CEO

Sustainability in Tech

Jon Dudgeon

Co-Founder and CEO

North East Tech Startup

Dylan McKee

Co-founder & CEO

North East Tech Startup

Graham Jordan

Partnership Analyst

Tech Champion