Lifetime Achievement Award

Honoring a trailblazer whose decades-long career has shaped the technology landscape for women worldwide: Nominate an extraordinary individual whose lifetime of achievement has opened doors for generations of women in tech.

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Competition Overview

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor presented at the WomenTech Global Awards, recognizing an individual whose extraordinary, sustained contributions over the course of their career have fundamentally advanced opportunities for women in technology. This free, prestigious award celebrates visionary pioneers, trailblazers, and industry leaders whose decades of innovation, advocacy, and mentorship have left a lasting legacy and inspired countless women to pursue and thrive in technology careers.

Award Category

Lifetime Achievement

Category Group

Community & Free

Participation Fee

Free ($0)

Ceremony

03 December 2026 · Virtual

How does it work?

1. Nominations Open (Active)

Complete the online nomination form. Peer nominations are especially encouraged for this prestigious award.

2. Jury Evaluation

A distinguished jury reviews nominations based on career-long impact, pioneering contributions, and lasting influence on women in technology.

3. Finalists Shortlist

Top nominees are shortlisted and announced globally, gaining major industry visibility and recognition.

4. Virtual Ceremony

Winners are celebrated and announced live during the WomenTech Global Awards virtual ceremony on 03 December 2026.

Who is it for?

Nomination eligibility criteria:

A seasoned professional with a distinguished career spanning 15+ years in technology, demonstrating sustained excellence and innovation throughout their journey.

Proven track record of pioneering contributions that have significantly advanced opportunities, policies, or pathways for women in technology at scale.

Recognized as a role model, mentor, or advocate whose influence has inspired multiple generations of women to enter, persist, and succeed in technology careers.

Demonstrated enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech through leadership, philanthropy, policy work, or community building over an extended period.

Interested in applying?

Begin your nomination today to honor a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to advancing women in technology.

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