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2022 Abie Award Nominations are Open!

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At AnitaB.org, we celebrate and highlight the success of women and non-binary technologists and those who support women in tech. Our Abie (pronounced AB-ee) Awards honor these distinguished leaders, whose achievements and life stories demonstrate that all of us have the power to improve our world, individually and collectively.

We honour our Abie Award winners each year at Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). Each winner receives a cash prize and, an opportunity to speak at GHC.

Note: We present the Technical Leadership and the Student of Vision Abie Awards every year at GHC, while the remaining six awards are presented bi-annually. The Technology Entrepreneurship, Emerging Leader, and Change Agent Abie Awards will be presented at GHC 22.

Abie Award Categories for 2022

  • Technical Leadership
  • Student of Vision
  • Change Agent
  • Emerging Leader
  • Technology Entrepreneurship

Technical Leadership Abie Award

The Technical Leadership Abie Award is our most prestigious award and celebrates a woman or non-binary technologist who led or developed a product, process, or innovation that made a notable impact on business or society. Eligible nominees must work on projects that require deep technical knowledge and must demonstrate a commitment to increasing the representation of women in technology. Presented at vGHC 21 and GHC 22.

Student of Vision Abie Award

The Student of Vision Abie Award honours young women and non-binary technologists dedicated to creating a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for which they build. Undergraduate or graduate students may self-nominate for this award. Presented at vGHC 21 and GHC 22.

Change Agent Abie Award

Representation of women in technology is a global issue. The Change Agent Abie Award honours an outstanding international woman or non-binary technologist (non-U.S. resident with an emphasis on developing countries) who created or expanded opportunities for girls and women in technology. Presented at GHC 22.

Emerging Leader Abie Award

Denice Denton was the first female dean of an engineering school at a major U.S. research university. In honour of her memory, we present this award to a junior, non-tenured faculty member for high-quality research and significant impact on diversity. Presented at GHC 2022.

Technology Entrepreneurship Abie Award

As creating women-led startups is challenging, we celebrate the achievements of those who triumph despite the odds. We give this award to a builder of a technology venture. She transforms markets by implementing, developing, or promoting technology, creative processes, or new business models. Presented at GHC 22.

 You can submit nominations here.