FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27th January 2026

Inaugural Brilliance Awards launched to celebrate Europe’s leading digital innovators 

The inaugural Brilliance Awards are inviting Europe’s most forward-thinking digital innovators, organizations, and changemakers to gain recognition for their contributions to digital transformation, economic growth, and worldwide prosperity.  North American and MENA region competitions will follow later this year

Presented by the Digital Skills Authority – a world leader in advanced digital and digital business training and certification – entrants are encouraged for the Brilliance Awards which celebrate vision, innovation, and leadership shaping the digital age.  

The awards are launched as part of the organization’s 10th anniversary, marking a decade of advancing digital capability and excellence worldwide. The Digital Skills Authority equips individuals, teams, and organizations with the credentials needed to lead digital transformation and deliver business impact in the global digital economy. 

First in a three-region series with 22 awards across six categories 

The European awards competition and celebratory gala, which will take place at the five-star Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel, Windsor, UK, on 13 June 2026, mark the first in a three-region Brilliance Awards series. Similar events are being planned to take place in North America and the Middle East later this year. 

The Brilliance Awards for Europe feature 22 awards across six categories, including Talent Enablement, Innovation, Impact and Performance, Marketing Talent, Creative & Production, Governance, Ethics & Diplomacy, and Organizational and Team Success.  

Standout honors include Luminary Chief People Officer, Digital Entrepreneur of the Year, Digital Impact for Humanity Award, Digital Influencer of the Year, and Digital Growth Leadership Award, and Digital Transformation Excellence Award. 

“Raiding the bar for what excellence in digital leadership truly means” 

“The Brilliance Awards are about more than recognition—they are about raising the bar for what excellence in digital leadership truly means,” said Deborah Collier, President of the Digital Skills Authority. “As we mark our 10th anniversary, we are proud to spotlight the pioneers who are not only embracing digital skills, but using them to create real, measurable impact for businesses, and economies worldwide.” 

Reflecting the Digital Skills Authority’s mission to empower a smarter, more skilled, and more innovative digital workforce, the Brilliance Awards celebrate inspired talent today while shaping the future of digital business prosperity. 

For more information about the Brilliance Awards, including more details on the awards and how to enter and book your place at the gala, visit: www.BrillianceAwards.com

 Notes for editors 

 About the Brilliance Awards 

The Brilliance Awards comprise a wide-ranging program designed to recognize excellence across the full digital ecosystem, celebrating individuals, startups, teams, and organizations that are shaping the future of digital business. 

Awards for Talent Enablement recognize leadership in developing digital capability, including Luminary Chief People Officer and Talent Development Leader of the Year. 

Awards Celebrating Innovation, Impact and Performance honor outstanding digital products, initiatives, and outcomes, including Outstanding Digital Subscription Business, Digital Innovation in Healthcare, Digital Innovation in Fintech, Digital Film Excellence Award, Outstanding Digital Music Creation, Exceptional Digital Marketing Campaign, Digital Impact for Humanity Award, Digital Startup of the Year, and Most Dynamic Digital Storefront. 

Awards for Talent in Marketing, Creative & Production celebrate individual excellence in influence and creativity, including Digital Influencer of the Year, Outstanding Digital Producer, and Most Daring Digital Creative. 

Awards for Governance, Ethics & Diplomacy recognize leadership shaping responsible digital futures, including Digital Policy Visionary of the Year, Digital Age Diplomat of the Year, and Exceptional Board Director for Digital Governance. 

Awards for Entrepreneurs highlight visionary founders and emerging ventures through Digital Entrepreneur of the Year and Break-through Digital Startup. 

Awards Celebrating Organizations and Teams Success recognize enterprise-wide excellence with honors including Digital Growth Leadership Award, E-Commerce Sales Excellence Award, and Digital Transformation Excellence Award. 

Together, these awards celebrate measurable impact, innovation, ethical leadership, and excellence across the digital economy. 

 Media contact: 

For interview opportunities and press accreditation for the awards and gala, please contact: Wayne Coles, Senior Communications Officer, Digital Skills Authority, Tel: +1 (302) 803 6766 X111 or +44 753 362 654 Email: comms@digitalskillsauthority.org