The PICCASO Awards, delivered in partnership with GRC World Forums, are proud to announce the hortlist for the 2025 awards, recognising outstanding achievements in privacy, information security, and compliance across Europe.
Now in theirfourth edition, the PICCASO Awards Europe celebrate individuals, organisations, products, and services that are shaping the future of trust and accountability. With over 550 nominations received, a record-breaking year for the awards, 200 individuals have been shortlisted, representing 154 leading companies from across the privacy, security, and compliance landscape.
Spanning over 20 diverse categories, the PICCASO Awards spotlight those driving progress through innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice. From rising stars and inspiring communicators to champions of data governance and AI ethics, the 2025 shortlist reflects the talent and dedication advancing this critical field.
Emma Martins, Chair of the PICCASO Awards said
“I want to thank everyone that sent a nomination in for the awards. We have had a record number sent in this year which is really wonderful. These awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the people and organisations that are raising this industry and what it stands for. Many congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted, I am very much looking forward to celebrating with everyone in November!”
Brought to you by the PICCASO and GRC World Forums, the awards are part of a broader mission to foster dialogue around data ethics, behavioural change, communication, and governance - redefining what “good” looks like in modern business and empowering professionals to lead from within. .
The winners will be revealed at the prestigious awards ceremony taking place on 11 November 2025 at Grosvenor House, London, where industry leaders will gather to celebrate the people, products, and services making privacy, security, and compliance the foundation of responsible business.
To view thefull shortlist and find out more about this year’s finalists and event, please visit www.piccasoawards.com
About the PICCASO Awards
The PICCASO Awards celebrate and honour the individuals, organisations, products, and services driving progress in privacy, information security, and compliance. They are more than just an awards programme - they are a catalyst
for a values- and ethics-led movement, inspiring the industry to build trust and accountability at every level.
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