These are the winners of ODA Awards 2026
Norma Løvhaugen, Lara Wasowski, Kristine Dahl Steidel and Storebrand are the winners of ODA Awards 2026.
The ODA Awards are presented each year during Inspirasjonsdagen, ODA-Nettverk’s largest annual event. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in the technology industry.
The awards are presented across four categories: ODA Champions, ODA Changemaker, ODA Techie and ODA Leader.
The winners of ODA Awards 2026 were announced at Oslo Concert Hall on 28 May.
The winners of this year’s awards stand out as strong role models who create real impact through their work. They show how diversity and inclusion can be integrated into daily practice, leadership, and long term strategy and they inspire others to follow, says the jury.
ODA Techie: Norma Løvhaugen
Norma Løvhaugen is VP Product Management at Neat, where she defines the strategic product roadmap and helps shape leading video collaboration experiences.
Norma combines technical understanding with strong product leadership. As VP Product Management at Neat, she works across functions to shape product direction and contributes to building the company’s video collaboration solutions. She works across engineering, product, design, and go-to-market teams to turn complex technology into solutions that are easy to use.
Norma is known for bringing teams together and creating alignment across disciplines. She believes good products are built in inclusive environments where different perspectives are valued. By creating trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility, she helps teams deliver solutions that combine advanced technology with intuitive, industry-leading user experiences.
ODA Changemaker: Lara Wasowski
Lara Wasowski is a Salesforce Solution Architect at Capgemini Norway and a trusted colleague who leads change through action.
She creates change through how she works with others. As a Salesforce Solution Architect at Capgemini Norway, she is known for clear communication and for challenging ideas in a constructive way. This helps build trust, improve collaboration, and strengthen how teams work together.
She supports colleagues by helping them structure complex challenges and move from uncertainty to decisions and action. Through mentoring, informal support, and her work in the Nordic Center of Excellence, she has contributed to stronger collaboration, increased competence, and more confident delivery across teams. By investing in others, she has strengthened collaboration and helped teams grow in confidence and courage to lead change.
ODA Leader: Kristine Dahl Steidel
Kristine Dahl Steidel is CEO of Microsoft Norway and one of the most influential leaders in the Norwegian technology sector.
Kristine is a clear and consistent leader in the Norwegian technology sector. As CEO of Microsoft Norway, she has delivered measurable results over many years in complex and fast-moving environments. She is known for making technology and strategy understandable and relevant for leaders across industries, while bringing clarity, warmth, and a strong ability to engage people, build trust, and create direction.
She is a visible voice on artificial intelligence, digitalization, and leadership, and highlights diversity and inclusion as drivers for innovation and results. Through clear communication, strong execution, and visible leadership, Kristine contributes both to Microsoft Norway’s development and the broader technology landscape.
ODA Champions: Storebrand
Storebrand shows how long-term work on diversity and inclusion can deliver clear and measurable results. Diversity is integrated into business strategy, governance, and leadership responsibility, with accountability from the Board to executive management. Structured processes across recruitment, pay, and leadership development support this work. This has led to consistent results, including 60 percent women on the Board and 50 percent women in executive management.
The work is supported by transparent measurement, external verification, and continuous employee feedback. Initiatives such as FiftyFifty, research partnerships, and open reporting contribute to learning across industries. By working towards an employee base that reflects customer diversity, Storebrand develops solutions that create long-term value for both customers and society.