Oxygen Awards winners will get to toast their success high above the Thames thanks to the support of newly announced Event Sponsor Telefónica Tech.
IT Channel Oxygen can today confirm the inaugural Oxygen Awards ‘Night of Winners’ will be held at Telefónica Tech’s UK HQ on the 31st floor of 20 Fenchurch Street – commonly known as the Walkie Talkie.
The Oxygen Awards features 12 categories for companies and individuals designed to spotlight topics such as expanding the industry talent pool, responsible AI, social impact and mentorship.
The awards will culminate in April 2027 in a free face-to-face event at Telefónica Tech’s London pad, which features panoramic views of the capital’s skyline.
Winners will enjoy a champagne reception and canapes as they are handed their awards.
We will also invite them to be interviewed in a dedicated media zone, supported by Headline sponsor Nebula Global Services and Gold sponsors QBS Software, Distology, AvePoint, KOcycle, Celerity and Climb.
The event will see IT Channel Oxygen hand a £3,000 cheque to our charity partner SHARE Wokingham.
“The Oxygen Awards are the type of event we are proud to support; inclusive, focused on bringing the channel together, and committed to giving back to our communities and our people,” said Chris Brookes, VP of Business Operations at Telefónica Tech.
“Our guiding principle, ‘People at the Core’, chimes perfectly with the values these awards represent. Inspired by their support for SHARE Wokingham, a volunteer-led charity making a real difference in local communities, we will make a donation to our charity partner, Embrace.
“As Event Sponsor, we look forward to welcoming the winners to our HQ for a relaxed evening of drinks, canapés, networking and discussion about the themes spotlighted by these awards.”
“Telefónica Tech’s Walkie Talkie HQ will provide a stunning backdrop for the inaugural Oxygen Awards Night of Winners,” said IT Channel Oxygen Editor Doug Woodburn.
“We are grateful to Telefónica Tech for agreeing to host our winners, and look forward to an evening of relaxed networking and celebration.”
Full list of Oxygen Awards categories (deadline: 9 October)…
Company categories
Grow Your Own Award – enter here
Best AI Project (Ethical, Responsible, Measurable) – enter here
Best Company to Work For – enter here
Best Customer Win – enter here
Best Team – enter here
Organic Growth Award – enter here
Social Impact Award – enter here
Individual categories
Senior Superhero – enter here
Out of Industry Rising Star – enter here
Unsung Hero – enter here
Matchless Mentor – enter here
Gifted Graduate/Apprentice – enter here
