WOMEN IN TECH
GLOBAL AWARDS 2022

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application
Recognized contributions: Be a role model demonstrating initiative with the focus on building inclusive technology with the help of AI, fostering a tech environment of diversity, de-biasing Artificial Intelligence applications, building inclusive AI communities, conducting AI research related to ethics, responsibility, diversity or providing AI mentorship.

The WomenTech Global AI Inclusion Award recognizes annually up to three honorees in recognition of their outstanding achievements as a leader in AI. The Global AI Inclusion Award honors people, events, programs, projects and/or teams. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other leaders to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the WomenTech Global Awards.

This award not only aptly acknowledges the leaders at our network who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their achievements with Artificial Intelligence applications, research or mentorship, but motivates all leaders to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other leaders to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact, the Global AI Inclusion Award enables all leaders to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network. 

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Be an active WomenTech Network Ambassador at the time of application. At least 10 invites at the time of the application.
Recognized contributions: Writing blog posts, speaking at events, organizing events for women in tech, sharing about WomenTech Network, supporting other members, introducing opportunities to the network, sharing helpful resources, achieving a high invite level and other contributions related to women in tech and WomenTech Network.

The WomenTech Ambassador Award recognizes annually honorees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the WomenTech community. The Ambassador Award honors individuals whose achievements extend beyond those recognized by the WomenTech Ambassador program. Nomination for the award requires the Ambassador to have at least 5 invites at the time of the application. All nominated ambassador applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other ambassadors to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the WomenTech Global Awards.

This award not only aptly acknowledges the ambassadors at our network who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their community engagement, but motivates all ambassadors to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other ambassadors to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact, the Ambassador Award enables all ambassadors to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network.

Selection: Public Voting & Engagement (via Sharing Widget)*
Requirements: Be an active community member / have participated at minimum one WomenTech Network event before. Recognized contributions: Decided by WomenTech Network’s long established audience.

The WomenTech Community Award recognizes annually honorees decided by public voting and the WomenTech community. Nomination for the award requires an active community membership and participation at one previous WomenTech Network event. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other community members to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the WomenTech Global Awards.

This award not only aptly acknowledges community members at our network who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their community engagement, but motivates all community members to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other community members to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact, the Community Award enables all community members to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network.​​​​​​

*The final score & winner will be determined by social shares, variety of social networks, social clicks,  unique user engagement with nominee profile.

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application.​​​​​​​
Recognized contributions: Demonstrating initiative with the focus on impact in tech while fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging.

The Rising Star of the Year Award recognizes annually up to three honorees in recognition of their outstanding achievements as a rising star in tech. The Award honors people, events, programs, projects and/or teams. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other leaders to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the Women in Tech Global Awards.

This award not only aptly acknowledges the leaders at our network who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their community engagement and leadership, but motivates all aspiring leaders to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other leaders to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact, the Rising Star in Tech of the Year Award enables all aspiring leaders to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network.

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application.​​​​​
Recognized contributions: Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging while driving positive change in the technology sector.

The Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year Award recognizes annually up to three honorees and their outstanding achievements as an employer. The Award honors companies/organizations. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and the logo of the award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to demonstrate their success and to encourage others to strive to become more inclusive employers of choice and achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the WomenTech Global Awards.This award recognizes tech leaders who have devoted time and resources to diversity hiring, inclusion at the workplace, and empowering and sponsoring members of minority groups at their company in an authentic, committed manner. Those who receive this award are the role models we hope others will look up to as they grow as an employer devoted to diversity.

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application.​​​​​​
Recognized contributions: Demonstrating measurable impact within the company via a diversity and inclusion initiative (events, programs, projects).

The Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Award recognizes annually up to three honorees and their outstanding achievements fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging. The Award honors companies. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and the logo of the award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to demonstrate their success and to encourage others to strive to launch or expand their Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the Women in Tech Global Awards. This award recognizes companies that have implemented impactful initiatives that positively changed people’s lives. The success of the initiative should be demonstrated through KPIs. The recipients of this award are the champions of diversity and inclusion and role models for other aspiring diversity leaders.

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application.
Recognized contributions: Demonstrating initiative through community service, professional development, inclusive hiring practices or programming activities that enhance opportunities for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

The Chief People Officer of the Year Award recognizes annually up to three honorees for their outstanding achievements as a Program Manager. The Award honors individuals. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other leaders to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the Women in Tech Global Awards. This award acknowledges the leaders who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their community engagement and leadership, but motivates all aspiring leaders to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other leaders to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact, the Chief People Officer of the Year Award enables all aspiring leaders to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network.

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application, candidates must be directly associated with managing information technology team(s), programs and/or resources at their organization, company or startup.

Recognized contributions: Be a role model who demonstrates initiative while focusing on making a global impact through technology and fostering a work environment of diversity, inclusion and belonging.The WomenTech Global Technology Award recognizes annually up to 3 honorees and their outstanding achievements as a leader. The Global Technology Leadership Award honors individuals. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other leaders to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the WomenTech Global Awards. This award acknowledges leaders at our network whose work and progress have made them experts in their field, who are blazing a trail for other women in tech, who have inspired their teams and companies to be more than they thought they could be, who have left an impact on the world with their work and leadership.

Selection: Jury
Requirements: Complete application.
Recognized contributions: Demonstrating initiative with the focus on mentorship, career development and and impact while fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging.

The WomenTech Mentor of the Year Award recognizes annually up to three honorees in recognition of their outstanding achievements as a leader. The Mentor of the Year Award honors people, events, programs, projects and/or teams. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other leaders to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the Women in Tech Global Awards.

This award not only aptly acknowledges the leaders at our network who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their community engagement and leadership, but motivates all leaders to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other leaders to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact through mentorship, the Mentor of the Year Award enables all leaders to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network. ​​​​​​​

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Selection: Jury
Requirements: Organizations & Initiatives only (non-corporate) and a complete application.​​​​​​
Recognized contributions: Demonstrating initiative with the focus on community building, upskilling, reskilling, mentorship, career development and impact while fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging.

The Women in Tech Community Initiative of the Year Award recognizes annually up to three honorees in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The Award honors organizations, initiatives and communities. Nomination for the award requires a complete application profile. All nominated applications will be publicly visible. A digital award certificate is issued and a photograph of award winner will be on display on the WomenTech Network website to acknowledge that individuals’ success and to encourage other leaders to strive to achieve this prestigious award.

Recognition of this award will be given in a special assembly during the Women in Tech Global Awards.

This award not only aptly acknowledges the leaders at our network who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their community engagement and leadership, but motivates all leaders to live by the network’s values to the highest standards. Those who achieve the award provide a clear model for other leaders to follow, and through its explicit and clear standards for achieving impact through community building, upskilling, reskilling, mentorship, career development and impact, the Women in Tech Community Initiative of the Year Award enables all leaders to gain a firm understanding of the opportunities at our network.