HOOP Cyber Congratulates Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS as she Receives Quadruple Finalist Recognition in Prestigious Awards

HOOP Cyber is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Head of Strategy and Communications Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS, who has been named a finalist in four major awards recognising excellence, leadership, and impact in the cyber security and AI sectors.

Lisa has been announced as:

• Finalist – Cybersecurity Woman of the World Awards 2025
  Recognising exceptional female leaders in the global cyber security industry, this prestigious accolade celebrates innovation, leadership, and impact. Lisa’s work in cyber security awareness, ethical AI adoption, and diversity in technology has earned her a place among the top leaders worldwide. Winners will be announced at the gala in Lake Como, Italy, on 23 September 2025.
  
  
• Finalist – National Cyber Awards 2025 (Cyber Citizen of the Year)
  This award celebrates individuals who make a significant impact in protecting the digital landscape. Lisa’s dedication to raising cyber awareness, her long-standing contributions to the sector, and her leadership within the newly established AI and Cyber Security Association have placed her in the national spotlight once again. The awards will be held in London on 29 September 2025.
  
  
• Finalist – National AI Awards (AI Citizen of the Year)
  This award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the responsible and ethical development, deployment, and promotion of artificial intelligence. Lisa’s commitment to ensuring AI is used safely and inclusively, her advocacy for AI policy and education, and her leadership within the AI and Cyber Security Association have earned her national recognition. The awards will take place in Ipswich on 16 October 2025.
  
  
• Finalist – The Women’s Awards 2025 (Outstanding Woman in STEM, West Midlands)
  Honouring women making exceptional contributions across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this regional award recognises Lisa’s pioneering work in cyber security and her commitment to diversity and inclusion. The winners will be revealed at the gala in Warwickshire on 3 October 2025.

Speaking about these recognitions, Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS said: “To be named a finalist in four such prestigious awards within weeks of each other is truly humbling. Cyber security and AI is not just my profession, it’s my mission. I am committed to raising awareness, inspiring the next generation, and ensuring that AI and cyber technologies are developed and deployed safely, ethically, and inclusively. I hope my journey shows that there are no barriers to what we can achieve in STEM, AI and cyber.”

Lisa’s accolades add to an already distinguished career, which includes being awarded an MBE in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List in 2023 for services to cyber security and diversity, and her recent Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

HOOP Cyber congratulates Lisa on these exceptional achievements and looks forward to celebrating her continued impact on the industry.