Our Initiatives: Women of Vision

The Women of Vision Awards Banquet, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.

SAVE THE DATE!

MAY 12, 2010
6:00 - 7:00 pm ~ Reception
7:00 - 9:30 pm ~ Dinner Banquet

Check out the videos on YouTube from the 2009 Women of Vision Awards!
Videos include Padmasree Warrior’s keynote, and acceptance speeches from the award winners: Jan Cuny, Mitchell Baker, and Yuqing Gao.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations for the 2010 awards will open in September 2009.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Innovation recognizes a woman who has contributed significantly to technology innovation. The innovation might be creating unusual and important technology or approaching developing technology in a significantly new and innovative way, such as by bringing diverse people and experiences together in the technology creation process.

Social Impact recognizes a woman who developed or applied technology with a significant impact on society and/or the community. These people are creating or employing technologies that are changing our world in positive ways.

Leadership recognizes a woman who has led an important technology development or innovation, made a significant contribution to the technology industry, and someone who inspires others.

“Please note that neither the members of the Board of Trustees nor any member of the staff of the Anita Borg Institute are eligible for nomination.”