5Y Technology Named a Finalist in the British Data Awards 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that 5Y Technology is a Finalist in the British Data Awards 2025, in partnership with Data Literacy Academy! Even more notably, we’ve been shortlisted for the BI Solution of the Year award, a recognition of our dedication to helping businesses become truly data-centric. 

The British Data Awards is an annual celebration of the UK’s most innovative and impactful data-driven organisations. This year’s entrants include FTSE 100 companies, pioneering public sector bodies, technology unicorns, high-growth scale-ups, and mission-driven Not-For-Profits. 

With a record 448 entries submitted for the fifth edition of the Awards, competition was fierce—making this recognition even more meaningful for our team. 

Sam Sammour, Chairman of 5Y Technology, commented:

"Being named a Finalist in the British Data Awards is a testament to our team’s commitment to helping businesses become truly data-centric. It highlights the impact of our platform in solving real-world challenges, and we’re proud to be recognised among the UK’s leading data innovators." 

Jason Johnson, Co-Founder of Predatech and British Data Awards judge, said:

"Judging so many excellent entries really is a huge challenge but also an enormous privilege. Every organisation named a Finalist this year should be exceptionally proud of this achievement. By sharing your data success stories with us, you’re also helping to showcase the strength and vibrancy of the UK’s data ecosystem, and I can’t wait to celebrate your achievements on the 14th of May." 

We look forward to the awards ceremony and celebrating with our fellow Finalists! 

The British Data Awards 2025 will announce Winners across some 29 categories and several Runner-Up awards will also be presented. This year the ‘Data Transformation of the Year’ category received the most entries. 

Other categories include ‘Data Team of the Year’ and ‘Technology Company of the Year,’ while new categories including ‘Data Partnership of the Year’ and ‘Generative AI Initiative of the Year’ were introduced to help showcase and celebrate the achievements of a diverse range of organisations and people. 

The British Data Awards 2025 all-star judging panel includes: 

Abel Aboh: Advisor – AI Governance, Bank of England

Helen Blaikie: Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Aston University

Neil Carden: President EMEA, Blend

Dr Sophie Carr: Founder, Bays Consulting

Caroline Carruthers: CEO, Carruthers and Jackson

Rob Holtom: Executive Director, Digital, Data & Tech, Information Commissioner’s Office

Jason Johnson: Co-Founder, Predatech

Kinnari Ladha: Chief Data Officer, Merlin Entertainments

Di Mayze: Chief Data & AI Officer, Marks & Spencer

George McCrea: Director Data Science, Analytics & Visualisation, The Crown Estate

Adrian Pinder: Head, Digital & Data, DS Smith

Niresh Rajah: Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper

Professor Ed Rochead: Chair, Alliance for Data Science Professionals

Adam Ryan: Chief Data Officer, Calligo

Miryem Salah: Chief Data Officer & Director of Vodafone Business IT Hubs, Vodafone

Nick Sawyer: Director of Data & Analytics, Bupa Dental Care

Lucy Vickers: Chief Data Officer & Chief Statistician, Department of Health & Social Care 

Finalists will be celebrated, and Winners will be announced, at an awards ceremony taking place on the 14th of May in the heart of London.