September WIT Forum | September 16 | 7:30–9 am ET | Maggiano’s Buckhead Presented by Tier4 Group The September WIT Forum tackled a subject every technology professional runs into at some point, whether they’re managing a team or building their own career: retention. Presented by Tier4 Group, “The Retention Equation: Personal Investment + Organizational Responsibility”…
The Campus Club of the Year Award recognizes an official WIT Campus Club that has created meaningful opportunities for students to connect, develop skills, and build confidence and community in technology. Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Southern University University of Georgia The 2026 WIT Awards winners will be announced October 22 at the Georgia Aquarium. See all…
The Graduate Success Award recognizes a graduate of WIT’s Single Mothers’ Program who is thriving in her technology career, growing her skills, and delivering real results that show what is possible when determination meets opportunity. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Delilah Freeman, Bank of America Delilah Freeman is an AVP, Delivery…
The Early Career Excellence Award recognizes an early-career technology professional whose initiative, creativity, and investment in others significantly exceed what is typical at her stage. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Vivian Milender, Cox Automotive Vivian Milender is a Product Manager II at Cox Automotive, where she supports innovation in the digital…
The Woman to Watch Award recognizes a mid-career leader in technology who has already delivered measurable results beyond her formal role, expanded her scope of influence over time, and made a deliberate, visible investment in advancing others. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Devi Battina, Primerica Financial Services Lalitha “Devi” Battina is…
The Enterprise Executive Impact Award recognizes executives who have delivered sustained, large-scale impact within a major or highly complex organization. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Arati Chavan, McKesson Arati Chavan is Vice President of Cyber Security at McKesson, where she leads with purpose to advance health outcomes for all , keeping…
The Organizational Executive Impact award recognizes executives driving meaningful, measurable transformation within their organization, regardless of company size. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Caroline Cochran, Candescent Caroline Cochran is the Chief People Officer at Candescent, the leading cloud-native digital banking platform serving 1,300+ U.S. banks and credit unions. She leads global…
The Girl of the Year Award recognizes a high school student who brings genuine curiosity and initiative to her exploration of technology, growing more confident with every project while lifting up the people around her along the way. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Gabi Angryk, Walton High School Gabi is a…
The Emerging Executive Impact award recognizes executives who are early in their executive leadership journey yet already delivering results that significantly exceed expectations for their tenure level. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Natalie Hogg, Method Q Natalie Hogg is the founder and CEO of Method Q, a full-service marketing agency that…
We’re thrilled to introduce the women who make up the 2026 WIT Awards Finalist class. This year’s Finalists span every stage of a technology career, from rising leaders already delivering results beyond expectations for their level to executives driving transformation at the highest level. They have inspired their teams, innovated new products and services, and…