Women in Tech® Global Awards Categories

1. Aspiring Teen Award

Recognizes young girls (13-21) with a passion for technology, celebrating their innovative projects, tech skills, and potential to inspire peers. This award encourages young women to pursue STEM careers and acknowledges their early achievements in tech.

Age Requirement:

  • Candidates must be a maximum of 21 years old at the time of application
  • Applicants must have been born in 2004 or later
  • Valid identification showing date of birth must be provided as part of the application process

2. Best Ally Award

Honors individuals of all genders who actively support and advocate for women in technology. This award highlights efforts in creating inclusive environments, championing gender equity initiatives, and promoting diversity within the tech community through tangible actions and advocacy.

3. Most Impactful Initiative Award

Recognizes programs or initiatives that significantly promote diversity and inclusion in tech. This category focuses on measurable impacts, sustainable change, and initiatives that empower women and underrepresented groups in the tech industry.

4. Most Disruptive Award

This award recognizes a woman who has made a significant impact in the technology sector through groundbreaking innovation. The recipient has introduced revolutionary ideas, products, or services that challenge the status quo and drive positive change in the industry. This individual demonstrates exceptional creativity, risk-taking, and leadership in pushing boundaries and reshaping the technological landscape.

5. Woman in Web3 Award

Acknowledges women making notable contributions to Web3 technologies, such as blockchain, decentralized applications, and cryptocurrency. This award celebrates leadership and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of decentralized technologies.

6. Start-Up Award

Celebrates women-led technology startups that have demonstrated market viability and growth potential. This award recognizes innovative companies that are actively generating revenue and in the scaling phase of their development. Nominees should showcase sustainable business models, customer traction, and the potential for significant market impact under female leadership.

7. TECH DIPLOMACY Award

This award recognizes a woman who excels in connecting technology with international relations. The recipient demonstrates exceptional skill in fostering global cooperation and partnerships in the tech sector. She has made notable contributions to addressing worldwide challenges through technology, enhancing digital collaboration, or advancing tech policies internationally. This individual embodies tech diplomacy, effectively navigating complex global issues to drive positive change through technological innovation.

8. Global Leadership Women in Tech® Award

This award honors a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership on a global scale in the technology sector. The recipient has made significant contributions to advancing the role of women in tech worldwide, inspiring and empowering others across cultures and borders. She exhibits visionary thinking, strategic influence, and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the international tech community. This leader’s impact extends beyond her organization, shaping industry trends and driving positive change on a global level.

9. women in tech® Lifetime Achievement Award

The most prestigious category, recognizing a woman’s lifelong dedication to the tech industry. This award highlights her achievements, influence, and long-term impact on the field, celebrating a career of sustained excellence and leadership in technology.

 

These award categories aim to showcase and honor exceptional women, initiatives, and organizations that are shaping the future of technology and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

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