Bluesky Citadel, a tech training platform founded by Nigerian couple Deji and Patricia Emmanuel, has been named the UK Winner for Excellence in Learning & Development at the 2025 Digital Revolution Awards.
This recognition marks a remarkable achievement for the UK-based platform, which began in 2008 with just one learner and has since empowered over 10,000 aspiring tech professionals across the globe. Built on a vision of accessibility and purpose-driven learning, Bluesky Citadel offers a comprehensive pathway for individuals pursuing careers in technology.
From practical training and mentorship to internship placements and interview coaching, the platform supports participants in the UK, Africa, North and South America, and Asia. Its mission is simple yet powerful: to make tech careers achievable and sustainable for people from all walks of life.
The Digital Revolution Awards, powered by the Tenth Revolution Group and sponsored by Microsoft and NexxR, celebrate global excellence in digital learning, HR tech, and workforce innovation. Bluesky Citadel triumphed in a highly competitive category, surpassing established industry names such as Capgemini, Version1, Devoteam, 4PS Construction Solutions, and BeSA.
The moment their name was announced as the winner was unforgettable for the founders. “There was a quiet pause between us,” Patricia Emmanuel recalled.
“And then the emotion hit. It was humbling. It was God.” Deji Emmanuel added, “This recognition means the world to us, not just for what we do, but for why we started.”
Now preparing to represent the UK at the Global Digital Revolution Awards on June 19, 2025, Bluesky Citadel sees this victory as both a celebration and a call to deepen its impact. The platform’s next training cohort launches on June 2, 2025, inviting a new wave of learners to join its growing international community.
Bluesky Citadel’s journey, from one student to thousands, stands as a powerful example of what can happen when vision meets consistency. In a world where innovation often steals the spotlight, the Emmanuels have proven that quiet, committed work still speaks the loudest, and changes lives in the process.