Nominations open for EDGE in Tech Athena Award
Know inspiring leaders or organizations supporting women and others who are underrepresented in tech? Nominate them for an EDGE in Tech Athena Award today!
The EDGE in Tech Athena Awards recognize those who embody, encourage and promote the inclusion of women and others who have been historically marginalized in the tech sector. Awardees are leaders who inspire others to pursue and persist in technical careers by way of their outstanding contributions, service and mentorship to foster inclusion in science and technical fields.
Nominations are open to all candidates regardless of gender, age, institutional affiliation and country of residence. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. PT on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.
Nominations are open in these four categories:
- Executive Leadership (individual)
- Academic Leadership (individual)
- Early Career (individual)
- Next-Generation Engagement (organization)
Read more about the qualifications for nominations at edge.berkeley.edu/athena-awards.
Awards will be announced during the annual EDGE in Tech Symposium, “Smarter Tech for a Resilient Future”, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, which will highlight the experiences of experts working to advance innovation in smart infrastructure for manufacturing, healthier living, food production, aviation, and climate.
Submit nominations by 5 p.m. PT, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 to edge.berkeley.edu/athena-awards.
EDGE in Tech Athena Awards are made possible by the Expanding Diversity and Gender Equity in Tech (EDGE in TechTM) Initiative at the University of California, a program presented by CITRIS and Banatao Institute and Berkeley Engineering. Visit us at edge.berkeley.edu.
Learn about prior winners: 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
