Past Winner Returns as Champion: Informed Solutions Sponsors Novi Awards Businesswoman of the Year Category 

The Novi Awards, the premier programme championing women breaking barriers across industries, is delighted to announce Informed Solutions as the official sponsor of the Technology & Digital Innovation Leader of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year Award category. In a remarkable full-circle moment, the sponsorship comes from Elizabeth Vega OBE, founder and group chief executive of Informed Solutions and winner of the 2024 Novi Awards Businesswoman of the Year. 

Elizabeth’s journey from Novi Awards winner to sponsor exemplifies the programme’s mission of celebrating women who shatter glass ceilings and create pathways for others to follow. Her decision to sponsor the Businesswoman of the Year Award demonstrates her commitment to nurturing the next generation of women business leaders and her belief in the transformative power of recognition and support. 

“Winning the Novi Businesswoman of the Year Award was profoundly meaningful after more than 30 years building a business,” said Elizabeth Vega OBE, who recently appeared on the ‘Pivot with Griselda’ podcast to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. 

“As I shared with Griselda, this recognition validated not just my professional achievements, but also the fabulous team that has supported, encouraged, and challenged me to build a purpose-driven business that creates an empowering workplace for our people and delivers positive real-world impact.  It’s a privilege for me to pay it forward to other women leaders, helping them achieve their own breakthrough moments that enable them to build great businesses and workplaces that make a difference.” 

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs was recently highlighted in her appearance on the ‘Pivot with Griselda’ podcast, where she discussed her three-decade journey from startup founder to government advisor. The conversation explored how her mission of creating a ‘fairer, smarter, healthier’ world through technology has driven both her business success and her passion for championing diversity in the tech sector. 

The sponsorship will support several key initiatives designed to maximise impact for women business leaders, including a Digital Leadership Mentorship Programme – Pairing award finalists with established women business leaders for 6-month mentorship relationships, focusing on digital transformation, scaling for impact, and navigating complex business challenges. 

“Elizabeth’s sponsorship represents everything the Novi Awards stands for – women supporting women, success breeding success, and the importance of lifting others as we climb,” said Griselda Togobo, Director of the Novi Awards and host of the ‘Pivot with Griselda’ podcast. “Having recently interviewed Elizabeth about her remarkable journey, I’ve seen firsthand how her investment in this category, combined with her expertise in digital transformation and policy influence, will create lasting impact far beyond the awards ceremony itself.” 

The Technology & Digital Innovation Leader of the Year and The Businesswoman of the Year Award, now sponsored by Informed Solutions, recognizes women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in building and leading businesses that create positive change. The award celebrates leaders who are not only achieving commercial success but also using their influence to shape industries, empower communities, and drive meaningful transformation. 

Applications for this year’s Novi Awards are closing soon, with the categories promising to be more competitive than ever thanks to the enhanced support and opportunities provided through this sponsorship. Apply now here

The Novi Awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 21st November 2025 at The Londoner Hotel in London, where Elizabeth will present the Businesswoman of the Year Award to this year’s winner, continuing the cycle of recognition and empowerment that defines the programme.