Celebrating the Young Digital Woman of the Year Finalists

Jun 27

Young Digital Woman of the Year Finalists 2025

This award celebrates women aged 25 or under who are making a big impact in the digital world. Whether growing their own business or driving success in a role, these young professionals are using digital tools in smart, creative, and ambitious ways. They show curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to learning – proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.

Caitlin Armstrong - GRA

About:
Caitlin is a driven and ambitious digital marketer with under two years of industry experience and a fast-growing track record. After graduating in International Fashion Branding in 2022, she joined GRA as a Content and Social Media Assistant. In under a year, she was promoted to Digital Marketing Executive, now managing seven accounts, including two of the agency’s largest. Caitlin blends creativity with strategic thinking across content, paid media, and email marketing, consistently delivering strong results.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Caitlin has shown impressive growth in a short space of time, earning a quick promotion. Her proactive approach, strong campaign results, and willingness to take on increasing responsibility – such as mentoring junior team members – made her stand out. She played a key role in delivering a high-impact campaign for Lees of Scotland, helping to generate over 6.7 million impressions and a 76% rise in brand mentions. Her leadership continues with one of the agency’s largest clients, where she’s managing a complex, multi-channel lead generation campaign.

Chisom Nwokwu - Microsoft

About:
Chisom is a Software Engineer, published author, and digital creator with a passion for Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. Her expertise spans designing scalable data platforms using cloud and big data technologies, with experience at global firms including Microsoft and Bank of America. Chisom is the author of two engineering books and she shares her journey through a YouTube channel focused on tech, careers, and life as a woman in engineering. A passionate advocate for women in tech, she has spoken at over 100 events and continues to support others by sharing job opportunities and mentorship across her platforms.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Chisom was shortlisted for her outstanding contributions to both the tech industry and the wider community. As a Big Data Engineer at Microsoft, she played a pivotal role in building a data platform for the Windows Sustainability Team, enabling the company to track energy-saving features across 100 million devices. Her work directly supported Microsoft’s sustainability goals, reducing carbon tax by 15% and accelerating progress by 5%. Beyond her technical achievements, Chisom is a published author with two engineering books aimed at helping others break into data careers, and she actively mentors and uplifts others through her YouTube channel.

Aashi Sahu - KONE

About:
Aashi is a Digital Sales Solution Engineer at KONE UK, where she helps drive innovation in the construction and mobility sector through tech-enabled, customer-focused solutions. With a background in Software Engineering and a Masters in Management, she bridges the gap between technical expertise and strategic thinking. Aashi’s journey – from relocating to the UK to overcoming professional adversity – has shaped her into a resilient and purpose-driven leader.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Aashi stood out for her resilience, impact, and purpose-led approach to digital transformation. After relocating to the UK during the pandemic, she overcame cultural, financial, and professional challenges – emerging stronger and securing a role at KONE UK that perfectly aligns with her passion for innovation and customer-centric solutions. As a Digital Sales Solution Engineer, she plays a key role in driving digital adoption across multi-million-pound projects, translating complex tech into practical outcomes. Aashi’s work extends beyond the day job, she leads digital mentoring initiatives and brings empathy, storytelling, and strategic thinking to everything she does.

Ziana Ayesha Butt - Accenture

About:
Ziana is a Program & Project Management Analyst at Accenture, recognised for her impact across technology, sport, and community leadership. A graduate in Digital and Technology Solutions, Ziana has worked on multi-million-pound projects, meanwhile she is also an elite England netballer and a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and women in tech. Through her leadership of the Accenture South Asian Network and volunteer work, Ziana is committed to creating the inclusive, empowering environment she never had.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Ziana was shortlisted in recognition of her outstanding achievements in technology, leadership, and advocacy at a young age. From leading multi-million-pound digital projects at Accenture to publishing AI research and presenting it internationally, Ziana brings innovation, impact, and purpose to everything she does. She’s the driving force behind a thriving internal data community and has transformed the Accenture South Asian Network, increasing engagement by over 130%. Outside of work, Ziana is a mentor, volunteer, and advocate for diversity in tech and sport. Ziana exemplifies what it means to be a young woman shaping the future of digital with courage, compassion, and vision.

Isabelle Kearnan - Motion Control Products Ltd

About:
Izzy is a Digital Marketing Advisor at Motion Control Products, where she began her journey nearly three years ago as a Digital Marketing Apprentice. Initially unsure of her career path, Izzy discovered her passion for digital marketing after exploring ICT, web design, and content creation during college. Izzy is currently completing a Team Leading qualification and plans to begin a Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship to further her growth. Passionate about continuous learning and inspiring others, one of her proudest moments was returning to her college to share her journey in front of 200 students.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Izzy was shortlisted for Young Digital Woman of the Year for her remarkable growth, creativity, and impact in digital marketing. Starting as an apprentice with no prior experience, she has transformed into a confident, strategic marketer, where she now leads content, campaigns, and community engagement. Her work has directly driven measurable business outcomes, including a 526% increase in monthly LinkedIn follower growth, a 37% rise in website views, and significantly improved YouTube performance. Izzy has also strengthened the company’s presence through STEM outreach, National Manufacturing Day, and Women in Engineering initiatives.

Leah Meirion Davies - Royal Welsh Agricultural Society

About:
Leah is a passionate marketing professional working at the crossroads of agriculture, digital strategy, and rural innovation. Forging her own path outside of university, Leah has built a dynamic career through hands-on experience across brand marketing, influencer partnerships, social media, and event strategy. She currently leads digital marketing for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, driving campaigns for major events. From speaking at conferences to launching internship programmes, Leah is focused on creating meaningful impact and elevating overlooked industries through creative, community-led marketing.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Leah has been shortlisted for her transformative impact on one of Wales’ most historic institutions. In just 12 months, Leah has led a digital shift within the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, proving that digital can drive both cultural change and commercial success. From launching the “101 Free Things to Do” campaign, to leading rapid-response ad strategies and building a content internship programme, Leah’s work is creative and data-driven. She has empowered internal committees, rebranded key event spaces, and built trust in digital as a strategic tool across departments. Leah brings energy and bold thinking to every project – showing what’s possible when young women lead with both purpose and performance in overlooked industries.

Faith Johnson - Gozynta

About:
Faith is a self-taught digital marketer and Director of Marketing at Gozynta, where she has built her career through determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to growth. After the pandemic disrupted her college education, Faith taught herself digital marketing and earned an internship where she built an entire marketing department from scratch. Now, she leads Gozynta’s marketing strategy as part of its leadership team. Outside of her work, she is also a co-moderator of a Facebook group that helps to create space and support for women in tech.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Faith was shortlisted for Young Digital Woman of the Year for building a remarkable marketing career from the ground up. Faith is Director of Marketing at Gozynta, where she transformed the company’s marketing strategy, brand presence, and business impact as a one-person team. She built automation systems, launched high-performing content strategies, and turned partnerships into revenue – all while mentoring others and expanding her team. Moving from the US to the Netherlands in 2022, she embraced cultural challenges and language barriers head-on, proving her ability to adapt and grow. Faith’s story is a testament to grit, self-belief, and the idea that leadership doesn’t always look like what we expect.

Charlotte McManus - Digitaloft

About:
Charlotte is a Digital PR Strategist at Digitaloft with three years of hands-on experience across sectors including business, retail, tourism, beauty, and finance. Starting as an intern at a small Liverpool agency, she quickly carved out a path in digital PR, now managing accounts for four household names. Charlotte takes a results-driven approach – working closely with SEO teams to connect coverage with tangible outcomes like traffic, rankings, and sales.

Reason for Shortlisting:
Charlotte stood out for her rapid progression and impressive impact in just a few short years. Since starting her career as an intern, she now manages four major accounts at Digitaloft, leads a team, and shapes digital PR strategies for UK and US clients. Known for her expertise in retail and sales-focused campaigns, she has delivered coverage in top-tier outlets like Vogue, The Telegraph, BBC, and Sky Sports. Charlotte’s influence goes beyond link building – she’s led internal training, spoken at company events, and helped retain major brand budgets by confidently demonstrating the value of PR.

Emma Bolt - Red Lighthouse Local

About:
Emma is the founder of Red Lighthouse Local, a creative business she launched nearly two years ago after being made redundant from a marketing role where social media was undervalued. With a mission to support both men and women who need a helping hand, Emma offers a personal, affordable service across social media, photography, drone work, podcasting, and 1:1 training.

Reason for Shortlisting:
After overcoming personal challenges, Emma channelled her experiences into building Red Lighthouse Local – a business rooted in support, creativity, and local impact. Since launching with nothing more than an idea and Canva, Emma has helped over 50 Kent-based businesses thrive through social media, photography, and 1:1 training. She’s a passionate mental health advocate, speaking in schools and using her platform to uplift others. Her story is one of strength, purpose, and staying true to her values of trust, accessibility, and local support.

The Digital Women Awards are proud to celebrate these extraordinary individuals.