The Softcat News Team
What a year for Softcat! We picked up three company and individual awards at the CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2026, as well as six highly commended accolades. Softcat also sponsored the Championing Diversity Award, and Rebecca Monk, our Chief People Officer, announced the winner on the night.
Our winners on the night
Rachel Cowell - CRN Woman of the Year
Holly Pettinger - Unsung Hero
We also picked up the company award for Cultural Inclusion Company of the Year.
Our Highly Commended employees
Ellie Tindsley - Manager of the Year
Sadie Varnom - Rising Star Award
Nishat Choudhury - Sales Employee of the Year
Keisha Ffrench - Role Model of the Year
Elisha Kirkham - CRN Woman of the Year
“A huge congratulations to all our winners. To see so many brilliant Softcat colleagues shortlisted this year, alongside such strong competition across every category, was a fantastic achievement in itself. I’m incredibly proud to see our women recognised, and even prouder to celebrate the talent, determination and allyship that continue to make a real difference across our industry.” – Rebecca Monk, Chief People Officer
Softcat were highly commended for the Best Apprenticeship Scheme award.
The awards ceremony was held at The Brewery in Central London on Thursday, October 8. Attendees enjoyed bubbly on arrival and a three-course meal. This was followed by a raffle, to raise money for the charity Elly, as well as the iconic silent auction. The awards were presented by Fleur East, and we ended the night with music and dancing!
Well done to all our winners as well as our shortlisted Softcat and Oakland nominees. We’re already looking forward to next year.