Our Ellie Sarabi Named Finalist in ARN Women in ICT Awards 2026 - blueAPACHE

3 March 2026

We congratulate Ellie Sarabi on being named a finalist in the 2026 ARN Women in ICT Awards.

ARN said the Partner – Technical category recognises professionals who demonstrate technical and engineering expertise and detailed knowledge of products, solutions and services. It covers technical, pre-sales and support roles that deliver business value through specialised skills, training and competence.

The announcement said 222 finalists were shortlisted from more than 100 organisations and more than 372 nominations across partner, vendor and distributor businesses. It listed nine award categories, including the new Community Impact category.

winners would be selected by an industry judging panel and announced at an in-person lunch on 28 April 2026 at Ilumina in Sydney. This the finalist announcement and does not infer an award outcome.

Who from you were named a finalist in the ARN Women in ICT Awards 2026?

Ellie Sarabi, our Wireless SME Network Engineer, was named a finalist in the ARN Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) 2026.

In which award category is Ellie Sarabi a finalist?

Ellie Sarabi is a finalist in the Partner – Technical category of the Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) 2026.

What does the Partner – Technical award recognise?

The Partner – Technical award recognises a problem-solving professional who demonstrates advanced technical and engineering expertise, alongside deep knowledge of products, solutions and services. It celebrates individuals who deliver exceptional business value through specialised skills, training and competence, spanning technical, pre-sales and support roles.

How many finalists were shortlisted for the Women in ICT Awards 2026, and from how many nominations?

A total of 222 finalists were shortlisted from a highly competitive field of more than 100 organisations and over 372 nominations across partner, vendor and distributor businesses.

What categories does the WIICTA 2026 awards program honour?

The awards program honours achievements across nine categories: Innovation, Technical, Entrepreneur, Graduate, Rising Star, Shining Star, Achievement, Culture and Equity, and the newly introduced Community Impact award.

How and when will the WIICTA 2026 winners be announced?

Winners will be selected by a panel of distinguished industry judges and announced at an in-person celebration lunch on Tuesday 28 April at Ilumina, Sydney.

Where can readers find additional information about the Women in ICT Awards 2026 finalists?

Additional information is available in the ARN article titled 'Finalists revealed for Women in ICT Awards 2026 – ARN', linked at arnnet.com.au.

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