Nominate for the WIT Awards

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Everything You Need to Know About WIT Awards Nominations

Important Dates:

All nominees must consider and plan for the milestone dates below.

April 1 – May 30

Close at 11:59 PM EDT on May 30th

Call for Nominations
June 2 – June 13

Nominees Accept Nomination & Provide Further Details (new step for 2025)
July 18 – August 1

Honoree Forms & Materials Due
Week of September 1

WIT Award Finalists Announced
September 12

In-Person Judging at Comcast HQ Atlanta for Finalists (mandatory)
October 23

WIT Awards Event at the Georgia Aquarium (mandatory)

Minimum Requirements:

Awards are open to nominees who self-identify as women (including trans women and non-binary individuals) residing and working in Georgia.
They must be employed by a Georgia-based business/organization/nonprofit or a division/subsidiary with a significant presence in Georgia.
Nominees should hold a role within a tech company or a tech position within a non-technology company.
Examples include IT operations managers, technical program managers, engineers, web and software developers, IT strategists, UX/CX designers, product designers, computer and information systems managers, information research scientists, cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, telecommunications, and support desk/network operations center.
Nominees must have at least one year of experience with their current company as of April 1, 2025
WIT Board of Directors, WIT Advisory Council Members, and past WIT Award category winners are not eligible to apply.

*Single mothers who are not currently employed but have completed the WIT Single Mothers’ Program in 2024 and are actively seeking employment or professional development opportunities in Georgia may also be considered.

**The exception to the rule is if you are a previous winner of WIT Girls, WIT Campus, WIT YoPros, or WIT Single Mother of the Year and are now eligible for Woman of the Year or Woman to Watch.

Nominations Process:

Nominee: Nominations may be submitted by the nominee themselves or by a colleague, network connection, or other associate. Nominators will complete and submit a short form at mywit.org. After submission, the nominee will receive a confirmation form to provide additional details. The nominee’s name, title, and company will be included in the WIT Awards program.
Honoree: The selection committee will review all submissions to ensure nominees meet the minimum requirements and determine which best represent the spirit of the WIT Awards. Up to 10 nominees for each category will be selected and designated as “honorees.” Honorees are required to submit their completed long-form application and a high-resolution headshot. Honorees will be recognized in the WIT Awards program book and receive a 50% discount on their event tickets.
Finalist: The WIT Awards selection committee will determine three finalists in each category. Finalists must attend an in-person interview with the program judges and a brief on-camera interview on Friday, September 12th. Finalists must be present for in-person judging and will be recognized at the Awards program on Thursday, October 23rd, at the Georgia Aquarium (complimentary event ticket provided).
Winners: An independent panel of judges will determine the winners of each category based on the materials submitted and the in-person interview. On October 23rd, the winners will accept their award on stage and give a brief acceptance speech. They will also attend the WIT Forum on November 19th to participate in a panel discussion.

Award Categories:

(An individual will only be accepted in ONE category)

WIT Women of the Year Large
WIT Women of the Year: Large/Enterprise (senior to executive level leaders in organizations with more than 5,000 employees)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must serve in a senior/executive leadership role (typically VP or higher) within their organization and hold budgetary responsibility

Serves as a visionary of technology, groundbreaker in business, and remarkable leader making a difference in the community

Makes significant contributions to their organization as an executive leader

Demonstrates a track record of transforming the industry through professional accomplishments

Has a history of positively impacting organizations where they have worked

Acts as a catalyst to create greater diversity within the workplace

Demonstrates strong community involvement with a commitment to serving others

Serves as a role model and mentor to colleagues and beyond

Leads authentically with a commitment to their values

Embodies the mission of WIT
WIT Women of the Year Medium
WIT Women of the Year: Medium/Mid-sized (senior to executive level leaders in organizations with 1,000 to 4,999 employees)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must serve in a senior/executive leadership role (typically VP or higher) within their organization and hold budgetary responsibility

Serves as a visionary of technology, groundbreaker in business, and remarkable leader making a difference in the community

Makes significant contributions to their organization as an executive leader

Demonstrates a track record of transforming the industry through professional accomplishments

Has a history of positively impacting organizations where they have worked

Acts as a catalyst to create greater diversity within the workplace

Demonstrates strong community involvement with a commitment to serving others

Serves as a role model and mentor to colleagues and beyond

Leads authentically with a commitment to their values

Embodies the mission of WIT
WIT Women of the Year Small
WIT Women of the Year – Small/Emerging
(senior to executive level leaders in organizations with up to 999 employees)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must serve in a senior/executive leadership role (typically VP or higher) within their organization and hold budgetary responsibility

Serves as a visionary of technology, groundbreaker in business, and remarkable leader making a difference in the community

Makes significant contributions to their organization as an executive leader

Demonstrates a track record of transforming the industry through professional accomplishments

Has a history of positively impacting organizations where they have worked

Acts as a catalyst to create greater diversity within the workplace

Demonstrates strong community involvement with a commitment to serving others

Serves as a role model and mentor to colleagues and beyond

Leads authentically with a commitment to their values

Embodies the mission of WIT
WIT Woman to Watch
WIT Woman to Watch
(manager to director level)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must serve in a leadership role in their organization (typically manager to director level – but not yet in senior leadership or executive level)

Demonstrates exemplary leadership skills and a strong dedication to the industry and the workplace

Shows tremendous potential for transforming the industry through her professional accomplishments

Contributes significantly to their organization

Makes excellent strides in their career while positively impacting their companies

Helps to promote and celebrate diversity in the workplace

Demonstrates community involvement with a commitment to serving others

Serves as a role model and mentor to colleagues

Leads authentically with a commitment to their values

Embodies the mission of WIT
WIT Young Professional of the Year
WIT Young Professional of the Year
(ages 20-29)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a working professional 20-29 years old

Serves as a role model to peers

Demonstrates authenticity in the workplace with a commitment to their values

Shows potential for leadership in the workplace

Actively involved in the community, demonstrating a commitment to serving others

Attended at least 1 WIT YoPro event in the past year

Embodies the mission of WIT

Registered member of the WIT community
WIT Single Mother of the Year
WIT Single Mother of the Year
(Fall 2024 SMP graduates)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a graduate from the SMP Class of Fall 2024
- Actively pursuing technology employment or currently working in a technology role
- Attended all classes and workshops for their program
- Acts as an ambassador for WIT and the Single Mothers’ Program
- Serves as a champion to inspire peers to pursue a passion, interest, studies, and employment in technology professions
- Embodies the mission of WIT
- Attended at least 1 WIT Forum or WIT Social as of July 1, 2025
- Registered as a WIT community member