Worcester cybersecurity expert wins Princess Royal lifetime award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Lisa Ventura MBE from Worcester has received The Princess Royal's WISE Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions to the industry. She was presented with the honour at the 2026 WISE Awards on Monday, 28 September, at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London. The award recognises women who have made lasting and distinguished contributions to science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM).

Ventura was previously awarded an MBE by King Charles III in 2023 for services to cyber security and for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. She was one of three finalists for The Princess Royal Lifetime Achievement Award.

Meeting Princess Anne at the ceremony was particularly significant for Ventura. She said: 'I am so proud and honoured to receive this award. Meeting HRH The Princess Royal on the night was an honour I will never forget, and a moment I will treasure for the rest of my life.'

Ventura hopes her achievement will inspire women and girls to pursue careers in STEM, noting that there are multiple routes into cyber security. 'I came into cyber security from journalism and broadcasting, so I know there is more than one route in,' she said. She added that the sector needs women's skills and perspective, and encouraged women across Worcester and Worcestershire to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

How it is being reported

• Worcester cyber security expert wins Princess Royal’s lifetime achievement awardWorcester cybersecurity expert Lisa Ventura has received Princess Royal’s WISE Lifetime Achievement AwardWorcester News · 10 Oct, 05:00
• Worcester cyber security expert wins Princess Royal’s lifetime achievement awardWorcester cybersecurity expert Lisa Ventura has received Princess Royal’s WISE Lifetime Achievement AwardMalvern Gazette · 10 Oct, 05:00

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