The panel of experienced, industry judges has done sterling work, assessing and deliberating each entry thoroughly and, now a shortlist has been finalised.

The shortlists for all categories will be published in the 20 March issue of Electronics Weekly, shortly ahead of the Women Leaders in Electronics Awards on Tuesday 23 April in London.

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The categories are:

Electronics Engineer of the Year

Electronics Entrepreneur of the Year

Electronics Rising Star [Sponsored by Winslow Adaptics]

STEM Pioneer Rising Star [Sponsored by Winslow Adaptics]

Innovator of the Year

Leader of the Year – Industry Award

Leader of the Year – Workplace Award

Mentor of the Year [Sponsored by Merceric]

Returner of the Year

Technical Excellence Award

Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero in a Leadership Role

Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year – Design Award

Woman of the Year – Industry Award

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programme of the Year Award

Thank you to all our judges and to supporting partners – Academy Achievers, Cam: Care UK, Cambridge Electronics and Robotics Club, SIG (Satcoms Innovation Group) and UK Electronics Skills Foundation.