Individual Awards

This award is for a female technologist who contributes exceptionally well in her area of expertise and has the potential to shape the future of the field in the years to come.

Nomination Eligibility

• A woman who holds roles and executes work that requires deep technical knowledge or specialisation.
• Has a clear track record of technical expertise, innovation and transformative impact.
• Has displayed technical thought leadership e.g. through white papers, speaking engagements, etc.

Selection Criteria

• Technical contribution (40%)
• Influence on women in tech (20%)
• Thought leadership (25%)
• Business impact (15%)

This award is for an accomplished woman in a technical role who has contributed exceptionally well in her technical area or has one or more technical patents to her name and is consistently innovative in her work.

Nomination Eligibility

• A woman who holds one or more technical patents.
• Has a clear track record of bringing in new technologies and developing high quality products or services.
• Guides other technologists in the organisation or in the industry for the creation and submission of patents.

Selection Criteria

• Technical contribution (45%)
• Influence on women in tech (25%)
• Thought leadership (20%)
• Business impact (10%)

This award is for a woman supporter, at a CXO level, who goes above and beyond to help women in technology roles to overcome challenges and keep moving forward.

Nomination Eligibility

• A woman in a technical or business role at CXO level who has worked to support and help women in technology.
• Demonstrates social, cultural, and behavioural impact on fellowship and camaraderie for women in technology.
• Recognised as a mentor in the organisation / tech community that encourages women in tech.

Selection Criteria

• Initiatives and actions that reflect solidarity with women in tech (50%)
• Influence and impact on the strength of women in technical roles (25%)
• References that showcase support and help for women in tech (25%)

This award is for a woman supporter, at a non-CXO level, who goes above and beyond to help women in technology roles to overcome challenges and keep moving forward.

Nomination Eligibility

• A woman in a technical or business role at non-CXO level who has worked to support and help women in technology.
• Demonstrates social, cultural, and behavioural impact on fellowship and camaraderie for women in technology.
• Recognised as a mentor in the organisation / tech community that encourages women in tech.

Selection Criteria

• Initiatives and actions that reflect solidarity with women in tech (50%)
• Influence and impact on the strength of women in technical roles (25%)
• References that showcase support and help for women in tech (25%)

This award is for a male sponsor at a CXO level who drives gender equity and creates or expands opportunities for women in technology.

Nomination Eligibility

• A male ally in a technical or business role who has worked to support and help women in technology and achieved positive impact.
• Demonstrates social, cultural, and behavioural impact on promoting women’s inclusion in technology.
• Recognised as a voice in the organisation / tech community that advocates for women in tech.

Selection Criteria

• Initiatives and actions that reflect sponsorship of women in tech (50%)
• Influence and impact on the career of women in technical roles (25%)
• References that showcase advocacy and a voice for women in tech (25%)

This award is for a male sponsor at a non-CXO level who drives gender equity and creates or expands opportunities for women in technology.

Nomination Eligibility

• A male ally in a technical or business role who has worked to support and help women in technology and achieved positive impact.
• Demonstrates social, cultural, and behavioural impact on promoting women’s inclusion in technology.
• Recognised as a voice in the organisation / tech community that advocates for women in tech.

Selection Criteria

• Initiatives and actions that reflect sponsorship of women in tech (50%)
• Influence and impact on the career of women in technical roles (25%)
• References that showcase advocacy and a voice for women in tech (25%)

This award is for a CIO who is at the at the Forefront of Tech Leadership and Shaping Tomorrow’s Technology.

Nomination Eligibility

• A leader in a CIO role who is responsible for overseeing the information technology (IT) strategy, infrastructure, and operations within an organization
• Demonstrates social, cultural, and behavioural impact on promoting women’s inclusion in technology.
• Acknowledged as a respected influencer within both the organization and the broader technology community in the role of CIO

Selection Criteria

• Technical contribution (30%)
• Influence on women in tech (20%)
• Thought leadership (30%)
• Business impact (20%)

The Equity Catalyst Award honors HR professionals who lead with courage, empathy, and purpose, ensuring equity isn’t just a goal—it’s a lived experience. These champions push boundaries, rewrite outdated playbooks, and transform human resources into a powerful lever for systemic change. From inclusive policies to equitable leadership pipelines, they redefine what fairness means in the workplace.

They don’t wait for change—they build the blueprint for it.

Nomination Eligibility

• Policy Reimagination
  • Led the creation or transformation of HR policies to focus on equitable outcomes for all.
• Bold Leadership
  • Demonstrated moral courage in challenging bias or institutional inertia, even when uncomfortable.
•  Structural Impact
  • Created measurable, long-term cultural shifts.
• Empathy-Driven Engagement
  • Built trust-based systems where employees feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Mentorship & Advocacy
  • Actively mentors talent and advocates for succession planning.
• Inspiring Influence
  • Served as a role model whose actions have inspired others across departments or industries.

Selection Criteria

• Structural & Policy Impact – 35%
  • Reimagined or transformed HR policies to drive equitable outcomes.
  • Created measurable, long-term cultural and systemic shifts that go beyond one-time initiatives.
• Bold & Empathetic Leadership – 30%
  • Demonstrated the moral courage to challenge bias, status quo, or institutional inertia.
  • Built trust-based, inclusive environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Mentorship & Advocacy – 20%
  • Actively supports and mentors underrepresented talent.
  • Champions succession planning and leadership development for future changemakers.
• Inspiring Influence – 15%
  • Acts as a visible role model whose leadership has inspired positive change across teams, departments, or industries.