Laois County Council in the running for major European award
Laois County Council is in the running for a major European award.
LAOIS County Council is in the running for a major European award.
The council has been named as one of the finalists in this year’s Diversity in Tech Awards (DITA), which is one of Europe’s leading events that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in the technology sector.
It is the only local authority in the country that has been named in the awards.
The awards also recognise individuals and organisations that are driving positive changes across such areas such as gender, cultural inclusion, disability, LGBTQ+ representation and neurodiversity.
Over 300 entries were received this year with Laois County Council in the running for the Neurodiverse Inclusion Award category.
The winning finalists will be announced on Thursday 19 September.
Now in its eighth year, DITA celebrates a broad spectrum of diversity, from gender and culture to disability and neurodiversity. It continues to spotlight the changemakers reshaping the tech industry for the better.
Executive Director Global Technology of JP Morgan and a member of the judging panel Claire Rushe said: “JP Morgan is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Diversity in Tech Awards in 2025.
“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.”
Chief Operations Officer of the Diversity in Tech Awards Clare Kilmartin said: “The 2025 finalists represent the very best of what our industry has to offer, bold thinkers, brilliant innovator, 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.”
