2022 Rise Awards celebrate exceptional women in the media technology industry
Rise, an advocacy group for gender diversity in the media technology sector, has announced the winners of its 2022 Rise Awards. More than 250 guests attended the sold-out event to celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners and nominees. The ceremony was also streamed globally on Rise’s YouTube channel.
Over 300 nominations were received from around the globe, citing the talents and achievements of inspirational women working in a variety of media technology roles. This year, Rise introduced three new awards; Ally, Business Operations and Project Management or Delivery.
The winners of the 2022 Rise Awards, and those shortlisted, are:
Ally
- Fernando Küfer, disguise – WINNER
- Ian Wagdin, BBC R&D
- Kike Garcia Gil, Source Elements
- Kris Langbridge, Amazon Web Services
- Shola Aminu, DAZN
Business
- Zam, Samuh Mediatech – WINNER
- Bleuenn Le Goffic, Accedo
- Camilla James, Techex
- Daniella Weigner, Cinegy
- Heather Dower, Hotdrop
- Jade Kurian, latakoo
- Mitzi Dominguez, Clear-Com
Business Operations
- Jane Sung, Cinedeck – WINNER
- Amanda Wall, Take 1
- Lainey Scott-Campbell, Red Bee Media
- Madeline LaRue, Deluxe
- Shivani Kochhar, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Swapna Nadkarni, Deluxe Entertainment Distribution India Pvt
Company Award for Investment in Women
- Deluxe – WINNER
- Adobe
- disguise
- Qwilt
Influencer
- Sarah Essoof, Engage Digital Partners – WINNER
- Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter
- Megan Wagoner, Vimond
Marketer/PR
- Lauren Carter-Jones, Broadcast Tech & Sport Group – WINNER
- Lauren Myers, Ross Video
- Sophie Light-Wilkinson, Bitmovin
- Yaya Selva, Net Insight
- Zoe Mumba, Bitmovin
Product Innovation
- Floriane Magera, EVS – WINNER
- Alice Risholt, Codemill
- Carolin Schramm, ARRI Solutions
- Karen Robinson, Clear-Com
- Lucy Seaborne, Grass Valley
Project Management or Delivery
- Chrissie Collins, EMG – WINNER
- Katie Brand, BT Media and Broadcast
- Mallory Larsen, Deluxe
- Natasha London, Red Bee Media
- Niki Whittle, disguise
Production Support Engineer
- Markela Deverikou, NEP UK – WINNER
- Hannah Pickford, Gravity Media
- Kathleen Gray, NEP UK
- Kirsty Elliot, Timeline Television
R&D Engineer
- Jigyasa Grover, Twitter – WINNER
- Emma Young, BBC
- Eva Sandén-Westberg, Net Insight
- Zineb Agyo, Ateme
Rising Star
- Maddie Holmes, EMG – WINNER
- Beth Harper, Object Matrix
- Emily Phillips, DAZN
- Sarah Ambrose, Timeline Television
- Susan Lim, Techtel Pty
Sales
- Sandra Hernandez, Ross Video – WINNER
- Jiyon Hahn, Harmonic
- Nicola Milburn, Phabrix
- Rebecca Knight, disguise
- Roberta Cambio, Brightcove
Student of the Year Award
- Kai Randles, Global Academy – WINNER
- Deepa Bhat, Humber College
- Gemma Nash, Global Academy
- Lia Saunders, Ravensbourne University London
Technical Operations
- Pippa Windus, Telstra Broadcast Services – WINNER
- Chere Johnson, Encompass
- Gemma Whalley, BBC News
- Hannah Marsh, Picture Shop North
- Sarita Marchena, Red Bee Media
The Woman of the Year Award was announced prior to the event; the winner, Daniella Weigner, co-founder and managing director, Cinegy, received her award at the ceremony. The award recognises Weigner’s significant contribution within her field and her incredible work to support Cinegy’s staff and their loved ones severely impacted by the war in Ukraine.
A Special Recognition Award was presented to Mitzi Dominguez, CEO, Clear-Com and president, HME, at the ceremony for her incredible, continued determination and commitment to creating a more diverse and supportive environment for women in our industry.
Andy Beale, co-founder of Rise Up Academy and head of engineering and innovation at BT Sport, said: “The Rise Awards shine an important light on the invaluable contributions made by women in the industry, and serve to inspire younger women as we move towards a more gender-balanced workforce.”
Daniel McDonnell, CEO, Timeline TV, said: “We are proud to co-host this year’s Rise Awards, honouring remarkable women for their work in the broadcast media technology sector and celebrating their outstanding achievements.”
Sadie Groom, founder and co-director, Rise, said: “A big, warm congratulations to all of our winners and those shortlisted for this year’s awards ceremony. The calibre of talented women in our industry from across the globe is truly extraordinary and it was wonderful to celebrate the achievements of so many inspirational women at this amazing ceremony.”