Celebrating Data Science Leaders through Innovation Excellence Award

The Data Innovation Excellence Award, established by Tech Trailblazer in Nigeria, was created to honor the remarkable growth and impact of data science. This prestigious award shines a spotlight on exceptional talent, leadership, and contributions within data science and the broader tech community, celebrating individuals who embody excellence.

Recognizing top data science leaders and executives, the award highlights those who have pioneered impactful, data-driven solutions. By celebrating these achievements, it inspires innovation, sets high standards, and encourages ongoing advancement within the industry.

Reaching the top of one’s career is a rare achievement and winning an award like the Data Innovation Excellence is proof that a data scientist is one of the top leading data scientists impacting the technology landscape in Nigeria.It signifies not just a personal victory but also the recognition of one’s contribution to advancing the industry. The award places recipients among an elite group of data driven innovators who have demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership in their fields.

At the core of this esteemed award platform lies the distinguished members of the selection committee, each renowned for their expertise and outstanding contributions to the profession.
The selection committee comprises a panel of influential professionals, including:
• Dr. Adaobi Eze – Chief Data Officer, Center for Technology Innovative Solutions
• Prof. Ibrahim Lawal – Vice President of Data Science, Institute of Standards and Technology
• Engr. Fatima Bello – Director of Strategy, Data Science and Development Initiative
• Dr. Yusuf Mohammed – Director of Data Science, Lagos Innovations Board.
• Dr. Zainab Ibrahim – Head of Data Innovation Research, Nigerian Institute of Technology and Design (NITD).

From the pool of submissions, the selection committee identifies the top nominees whose accomplishments and influence in the industry are particularly notable. These nominees encompass a variety of backgrounds and expertise within the field. Following this, a voting process is initiated, enabling committee members and other stakeholders to vote for the most deserving candidate.

These seasoned data and technology experts play a crucial role in carefully analyzing nominees and applicants, to select the most deserving recipient of the award from over 100 data scientists and professionals who were nominated for the award.

There are arguably about 100,000 – 150,000 data scientists and data professionals in Nigeria and this award is open to all annually through an application, nomination and voting process, only one individual emerges as winner in a particular year.

The past awardees have been visionary individuals who have made notable contributions to the field of Data Science. This clearly affirms the heritage of excellence that the award seeks to establish.
Past recipients of this prestigious award for the past years include some of the top leading data scientists:
· Loveth Obozokhai – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2023)
· Amarachi Echere – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2022)
· Eniola Jimoh– Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2021)
· Abraham Owodunni – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2020)
· Adewale Salau – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2019)
· Saliu Ola – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2018)
· Joshua Oluwatobi – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2017)
· Tomide Adesewa – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2016)
· Musa Hammed – Data Scientist (Winner of Data Innovation Excellence Award 2015)
These innovators have not only expanded the boundaries of data but have also inspired others to strive for excellence in their respective fields.

The Award ceremony has evolved into a highly anticipated event, garnering widespread national and regional recognition and attracting an illustrious array of dignitaries and industry luminaries.

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From its inaugural year, where it was graced by the presence of notable figures such as the Governor of Lagos State, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, to subsequent editions attended by esteemed guests including the CEO of Big Cabal Media, Former CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank, among others, the event has become an earmarked event of the industry calendar.

The essence of the award ceremony has transcended mere recognition, paving the way for regional and cross-national collaborations with leading institutions such as the Africa Data Solutions Innovation Consortium.

Additionally, the event has secured sponsorship from prestigious organizations including Andela, Dangote, GTCO and others. These partnerships validate the widespread industry support and validation of the award’s significance within the data community, solidifying its reputation as a pinnacle of excellence in the field.

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