

Kellie Kwarteng, Founder & CEO of Halzak, has been awarded Diversity Champion of the Year at the TechWM Awards 2025.
Now in their 7th year, the TechWM Awards celebrate outstanding tech and digital talent across the West Midlands, recognising those who are driving innovation and positive change in the region’s technology sector.
This recognition reflects Kellie’s continued commitment to elevating women in tech through Halzak and the award-winning ElevateHER Leadership Mentor Programme. Kellie has supported over 200 women advancing into tech leadership roles whilst building a thriving community of over 4,500 followers committed to Elevating Women in Tech.
“Being recognised as Diversity Champion means so much, particularly from an organisation celebrating the best of West Midlands tech talent,” says Kellie. “This award belongs to every woman we’ve supported, every mentor who’s given their time, and every employer who’s committed to building truly inclusive tech teams.”
Congratulations, Kellie, on this well-deserved recognition.









