Which company deserves recognition for their work on digital competence enhancement?

About the award
The award recognizes and rewards companies, organizations, and individuals who are at the forefront of developing and implementing digital education and upskilling. The award honors companies, organizations, and individuals who have initiated or completed initiatives that contribute to enhancing Denmark’s digital competencies across age groups, professions, and social strata, ensuring Denmark can continue to be a digital pioneer and secure equal digital opportunities for all segments of the workforce.

The evaluation criteria for the Digital Competence Boost of the Year focus, among other things, on whether the company, organization, and individuals have initiated upskilling initiatives that contribute to including more parts of the workforce, address digital inequalities, and ensure that no one is left behind in the digital transformation.

The winners of the Digital Competence Boost of the Year receive national recognition, and the award gives them the opportunity to showcase their commitment and success in enhancing Denmark’s digital competencies.

A total of three awards are presented in connection with the Digital Competence Boost of the Year targeting companies, organizations, and individuals:

The Company Award recognizes actors who lead the way, think innovatively, and inspire others through their work with digital transformation and upskilling

The Social Impact Award honors initiatives, organizations, and companies that promote diversity and inclusion and take responsibility for ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital transformation

The Jury’s Special Award honors particularly significant social engagement in the work with digital competencies and digital transformation.

Who Do You Think should Win the Award?

Winners 2024

The Social Impact award went to Coding Pirates, who for ten years have engaged thousands of children and young people in technology and built a unique network that inspires creative and problem-solving work with technology. Through initiatives such as FIRST LEGO League and an online club for children with special needs, they have opened the door for everyone, regardless of background. Their dedicated volunteers and tireless efforts have not only promoted technological understanding but also created inclusive communities that support lifelong learning.

The Jury’s Special Award was given to Katrine Winding, who has shown courage and vision with her approach to driving digital transformation in the Danish Business Authority. Under her leadership, advanced AI solutions such as the industry code selector have been developed, setting new standards for digitalization in the public sector.

The Company Award went to Topdanmark, which has revolutionized customer service and enhanced employees’ digital skills with the development of TopGPT. With over 100,000 handled inquiries and partnerships with CBS and SDU among others, they have shown how digital innovation can create measurable results while inspiring other companies in the digital transformation.

Winners 2023

The Social Impact award went to ReDI School of Digital Integration Denmark for their important work in providing digital skills to women with refugee backgrounds.

The Jury’s Special Award was given to Michael E. Caspersen and Ole Sejer Iversen in recognition of their commitment and persistent efforts to establish technology understanding as a widespread expertise.

The Company Award went to Topsoe for their inspiring work in strengthening their employees’ competencies in the responsible use of generative AI.