NCS Australia is proud to recognise 11 of its people who have been shortlisted for their contributions to the NCS business and broader technology industry as finalists at the Women Leading Tech Awards 2025, presented by Atlassian.

Hosted by B&T, the Women Leading Tech Awards celebrate the women who drive innovation, create change, smash glass ceilings and forge bold new paths for everyone to follow. The awards night, to be hosted in Sydney on 28 March, looks to celebrate diversity in talent and recognise contributions made by women pioneering the Australian technology industry.

11 talented leaders from across NCS Australia have been shortlisted as finalists for awards across nine categories, among over 200 finalists.

One highlight nominee includes Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy, recognised in the Rising Star category. As Metaverse Lead at NCS Australia, Sowmiya is a trailblazer in emerging technologies such as AI and VR, contributing to key initiatives including the design of the AI Enablement Program for NCS Group, due to be rolled out across NCS Australia in 2025. The mandatory training course will ensure that all 13,000 APAC employees are equipped with essential AI skills and will empower employees to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. 

Speaking about her nomination, Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy, Metaverse Lead at NCS Australia, said: “Thank you to the Women Leading Tech Awards for this incredible honour. It is a delight to be recognised on this national stage amongst so many immeasurably talented and influential women amongst the NCS Australia team, and within our industry. I am truly proud of the contributions I have made to the NCS Australia business and hope this award will help to inspire more women to be bold, celebrate their successes and take pride in the impact they make day in and day out.”

Jo Bradbury, Head of People & Culture at NCS Australia, said: “At NCS Australia, we have some of the industry's leading minds in our ranks, delivering value in technical and non-technical roles nationally. It is wonderful to see their contributions recognised at a broader scale. Talented women are integral to the broader success of our workforce, providing value enabling the success of our clients with technology and embracing what is possible for the future.”

Amidst the changing nature of technology, the Women Leading Tech Awards ignite empowerment, inspiration and inclusion at a critical time for the technology industry, across Australia and the world.

NCS Australia finalists in the B&T Women Leading Tech Awards 2025

• Business Support – Natasha (Tash) Lee
• Champion of Change – Vandana Mehra
• Customer Success – Leanne Fernandes
• Customer Success – Mollshree Gogia
• Delivery – Rose Ryall
• Delivery – Sanduni (Sandy) Thondilege
• Design – Kavita Agarwal
• Innovator – Georgia Swanson
• Recruiter – Bhavna Gaundar
• Rising Star – Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy
• Sales – Lisa Sos