Trustmarque Celebrates Finalists in the CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2025
Trustmarque is thrilled to announce that several of our outstanding employees and our dedicated DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) network, Encircle, have been shortlisted for the prestigious CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2025.
Trustmarque’s nominations this year recognise dedicated individuals and teams. Our commitment to DEI remains strong, and investment in women’s professional growth has led to a 15% reduction in our mean gender pay gap in 2024.
Recognising Individual Excellence
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the following individuals who have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the industry:
- Heather Perriam, Practice Lead at Trustmarque: Finalist for Technical Employee of the Year
- Jessica Winfield, Programme Test Manager at Acutest part of Trustmarque: Finalist for CRN Woman of the Year and Rising Star Award – Reseller/Solution Provider
- Nafeesah Ikram, Service Design Architect at Trustmarque: Finalist for Unsung Hero – Reseller/Solution Provider and Mental Health Champion of the Year
- Encircle: Finalist for Championing Diversity Award
Meet our finalists
With over a decade of experience delivering Microsoft business solutions, specialising in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, and Azure DevOps, Heather Perriam, Practice Lead, is a finalist in the Technical Employee of the Year category. Talking about this recognition, Heather commented:
“I am honoured and humbled to be nominated once again for the CRN UK 2025 Women & Diversity in Channel Awards. Thank you for the recognition, and I know I am amongst a wonderful group of women at Trustmarque and the greater UK technical community.”
Programme Test Manager (Acutest part of Trustmarque) Jessica Winfield, who has been shortlisted for both the CRN Woman of the Year and Rising Star Award – Reseller/Solution Provider, shared her excitement:
“I’m incredibly proud to share that I am a finalist for not one, but two categories in the CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2025. To be recognised at this level is a major milestone in my career, and I am truly honoured to be among such inspiring individuals in the industry. These nominations reflect the meaningful work being done to champion diversity, excellence, and innovation in the channel – and I’m thrilled to be part of that movement.”
Trustmarque’s Service Design Architect, Nafeesah Ikram, is a finalist for Unsung Hero – Reseller/Solution Provider and Mental Health Champion of the Year. Nafeesah stated:
“Being shortlisted for Mental Health Champion is deeply personal. It’s a privilege to be part of an organisation that values inclusion and encourages open, honest conversations about mental health.
The Unsung Hero recognition highlights the impact of behind-the-scenes work. It’s a reminder that consistency, care, and a commitment to helping others truly matter.
I’m also incredibly proud to stand alongside so many inspiring, talented women driving meaningful change across the industry. Congratulations to all the finalists. It’s a joy to be in such brilliant company.”
Encircle: Championing Diversity
Encircle, Trustmarque’s DEI forum, is a finalist for the Championing Diversity Award. Megan Pudney, Operations Director and Chair of Encircle, commented on the news:
“Encircle is a forum by the people, for the people. At Trustmarque, we focus on DEI through education, safe spaces, and impactful actions. We continually enhance policies and training to drive progress. While proud of our achievements, we know there’s always more to do and look forward to continuing the journey.”
About Trustmarque
Trustmarque has made significant strides in creating a workplace where inclusion, equity, and community flourish. From addressing the gender pay gap to increasing the representation of women in leadership positions (increased to 40% in 2024, from 32% in 2023) and hosting impactful events, we have prioritised diversity and inclusion in everything we do. These efforts have strengthened our organisational culture and positioned us as a standout contender for the Women and Diversity Awards 2025, showcasing our commitment to driving meaningful change both within our company and beyond.
Trustmarque is dedicated to providing innovative solutions and services to businesses across various sectors, empowering them with the technology and expertise needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
