The sixth edition of the British Data Awards is now live!
Each January we set out on a quest to discover and celebrate the UK’s data success stories and this year, we’re delighted to be joined on this mission by our headline partner Atombit!
>> Nominations can be submitted here <<
Please note, the nominations window will close at 8pm on Wednesday 25th of February.
The British Data Awards welcomes entries from all types of organisations and this typically includes FTSE 100 heavyweights, tech unicorns, innovative start-ups, public sector pioneers, essential not-for-profit organisations, and everything in between. Quite simply, if you have a data success story to share, we’d love to hear about it.
Jason Johnson, Managing Director of Predatech and British Data Awards judge said, “I can’t wait to learn more about some of the great work being delivered by the UK’s world-class data community. While some entries will be game changing, many others will demonstrate how the clever but sometimes simple use of data can have such a positive impact on the organisations and communities all across the UK. Helping to discover and celebrate these data success stories is truly an enormous privilege.”
Categories and Judging Panel
You can view the full list of categories available to enter and meet our judging panel by clicking here.
Key Dates
2nd January 2026: Nominations open
25th February 2026: Nominations close (8pm)
18th March 2026: Finalists announced
20th May 2026: Awards ceremony
Introducing Atombit, our Headline Partner

Atombit is a fast-growing pan-European leader in data analytics and AI. They help organisations unlock the full value of their data by combining analytics, machine learning, and automated decisioning. With more than 25 years of experience and a multidisciplinary team of over 150 specialists, Atombit supports enterprises in building the foundations, capabilities, and systems needed to make data reliable, actionable, and aligned to strategic outcomes.
To find out more about Atombit, please click here.
Category Partners
Our first two category partners have also been confirmed.

iO-Sphere bridges the skills gap with scenario-led data and AI training that works. Learners are also supported by expert coaches who know what employers want.
NixInfinity-AI are a team of passionate experts dedicated to helping organisations unlock the full potential of their data through innovative AI and digital transformation solutions.
Three further partnership opportunities are currently available. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss how partnering with the British Data Awards 2026 can help your organisation.
Awards Ceremony
Once we announce our 2026 Finalists there’s only a few weeks before we gather to celebrate their achievements at the best night in data which will take place on the 20th of May in London.

Some of the highlights of our 2025 ceremony
Want to stay up to date with all things British Data Awards? We’ll be most active on LinkedIn throughout the campaign, and you can follow us by clicking here.


