Up-and-Comer

Eligibility:

• Emerging female Technologist at the start of their career making a significant contribution to their team and organisation, demonstrating tangible impact on the digital and ICT sector, be it with their peers, teams they lead, business they support or across the sector.
• Less than 3 years’ career experience, demonstrating leadership beyond their experience
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry.

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Professional Leadership

Eligibility:

• Female Professional Technologist in an executive leadership position making a significant contribution to the growth and development of their teams and organisation
• Female who provides guiding hands and encouragement to others to be part of a diverse and inclusive digital future
• 10-20 years’ experience
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry

Prizes:

• Trophy
• Complimentary WiT Board Readiness Program participation valued at $1600
• One year individual WiT membership

Digital Mover and Shaker

Eligibility:

• Rising female Technologist growing in their career making a significant contribution to the growth and development of their teams and organisation.
• Evidence of playing an integral role in leading edge digital innovation initiatives that have delivered tangible outcomes.
• Genuine enthusiasm for digitally driven innovation, is bold, and well-known in their field.
• 3–10 years’ experience
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Technologist of the Year

Eligibility:

• Outstanding female Technologist in a high-level c-suite position (eg Chief Information Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer) who is making an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Queensland’s technology industry
• Evidence of leadership, innovation and management of digital transformation change initiatives that have tangible impacts on their business.
• Track record of long-term achievements, leadership impact, community involvement and professional development & growth.
• 20 years or more experience.
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry.

Prizes:

• Trophy
• Perpetual Trophy
• Named WiT Technology Ambassador
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Emerging Achiever

Eligibility:

• Emerging female Scientist making a recognised contribution in science research and development either through their own organisation or other activities
• Pre-award (final year or awaiting award of PhD)
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to science in Queensland

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Research Leader

Eligibility:

• Female Research Leader across Academia, Clinical and Industry making a recognised contribution in science research and development either through their own organisation or other activities
• 7-15 years postdoctoral experience
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to science in Queensland

Prizes:

• Trophy
• Complimentary WiT Board Readiness Program participation valued at over $1600
• One year individual WiT membership

Rising Star

Eligibility:

• Rising female Scientist making a recognised contribution in science research and development either through their own organisation or other activities
• Less than 7 years postdoctoral experience
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to science in Queensland

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/Programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Excellence in Science

Eligibility:

• Outstanding female Scientist across Academia, Clinical and Industry making an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of science
• More than 15 years’ experience
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to science in Queensland

Prizes:

• Trophy
• Perpetual Trophy
• Named WiT Sciences Ambassador
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Enterprise Corporate

Eligibility:

• This category is for Organisations with more than 200 employees.
• The organisation may have its head office outside of Queensland, but must be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to employment in Queensland’s STEM industries.

Prizes:

• Trophy
• One year WiT corporate membership

Small & Medium Enterprise

Eligibility:

• This category is for Small and medium enterprises with less than 200 employees.
• The organisation may have its head office outside of Queensland, but must be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to employment in Queensland’s STEM industries.

Prizes:

• Trophy
• One year WiT medium or small business membership

Sue Wickenden Excellence in STEM

Eligibility:

• Female demonstrating excellence in creativity and innovation across all STEM fields for the benefit of Queensland’s STEM economy and community
• Applicant must reside in Queensland and demonstrate significant contribution to STEM in Queensland
• Representative from any field in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Rural, Regional & Remote Award

Eligibility:

• Female living, working or volunteering in regional, rural & remote Queensland (beyond the Greater Brisbane Area).
• Representative from any field in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
• Using science or technology to benefit their organisation, industry and community.
• Applicant must reside in Queensland.

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Community Impact Award

Eligibility:

• Female working or volunteering in the community/not-for-profit sector
• Representative from any field in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
• Using science or technology to benefit a community – either directly or by enhancing the operations of a recognised community service group, benevolent organisation, foundation, charity or the like
• Applicant must reside in Queensland. The organisation whom the applicant works or volunteers for may have its head office outside of Queensland but must be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to Queensland communities through the application of science and technology

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership

Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award

Research shows the model set by industry leaders plays a critical role in removing entrenched barriers and driving positive change and women are still highly under-represented in STEM occupations, particularly at senior levels.

That’s why we’ve introduced a new Inspiring Diversity in STEM category to recognise industry leaders who are champions of gender diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

It’s the first time WiT has offered an award that is open to all genders and it reflects how our community attitudes are changing.

Eligibility:

• Open to all genders (She/Him/They)
• Representative from any field in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
• Role model in championing gender diversity, equity and inclusion in their workplace.
• Visibly active in their STEM sector, galvanizing the importance of diversity at every possible opportunity
• Catalyst for change regarding diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector
• Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry

Prizes:

• Trophy
• $500 credit towards WiT events/programs (valid for 12 months)
• One year individual WiT membership