Everything You Need to Know About WIT Awards Nominations

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: 

1. 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.
   
   
2. 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. 
   
   
3. 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).
   
   
4. 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.