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Finalists announced for 2025 Diversity in Tech Awards

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11 year old Molly Daly with Bracken Darrell, President & CEO Logitech and then-Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Dara Calleary at the opening of the new Logitech facility in Mahon in 2022. Photo: Darragh Kane

Brian Hayes Curtin

Published: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 10:14 AM

Last updated: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 10:26 AM

Three Cork-based companies have been announced as finalists in the 2025 Diversity in Tech Awards (DITA), one of Europe’s leading events celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech sector.

Logitech in Mahon has been shortlisted for DE&I Support Network of the Year, and Gas Networks Ireland in Cork city has been shortlisted for LGTBQ+ Inclusion Award.

Logitech and Therapix in Mallow have both been shortlisted for Social Impact Award.

The awards recognise individuals and organisations driving positive change across areas such as gender, cultural inclusion, disability, LGBTQ+ representation, and neurodiversity. Over 300 entries were received this year, making the shortlist a significant achievement for any company.

Taking place on Thursday 19 September in a new location—the Gibson Hotel, Dublin—the event will gather over 300 guests to honour individuals and organisations leading the way in diversity, inclusion, and innovation across the tech sector.

Now in its eighth year, DITA celebrates a broad spectrum of diversity—from gender and culture to disability and neurodiversity—and continues to spotlight the changemakers reshaping the tech industry for the better. This year saw more than 300 entries, with the Rising Star and Startup Visionary awards attracting the highest number of submissions.

Claire Rushe, Executive Director Global Technology of JP Morgan and a member of the judging panel, said: “JP Morgan is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Diversity in Tech Awards in 2025. This year we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and opportunity.

“These awards honour the trailblazers who are making the tech industry more inclusive, aligning with our belief that technology thrives when every voice is heard and valued. This is an opportunity to recognise those who think outside the box, driving ingenuity and progress through diverse insights. By supporting these awards, we not only honour the groundbreaking strides being made but also reinforce our commitment to fostering a tech landscape where bold ideas and inclusive thinking lead the way,” she added.

Clare Kilmartin, COO of the Diversity in Tech Awards, added; “The 2025 finalists represent the very best of what our industry has to offer—bold thinkers, brilliant innovators, and inclusive leaders who are breaking down barriers in every direction. These awards are a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we create space for all talent to thrive. I look forward to celebrating them in style this September.”

In the DE&I Support Network of the Year award Logitech face BearingPoint, EPAM Systems, ESB and Limit Break.

Therapix and Logitech are up against Datapac, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Oracle, PayGap.ie and Women in Technology & Science Ireland in the Social Impact Award.

Gas Networks Ireland are nominated for the LGTBQ+ Inclusion Award along with Greenhouse Software, myGwork and Shane Collective.