Women In Technology Announce Cisco as Title Sponsor & Innova Solutions as Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 WIT Awards
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – October 2024 – Women in Technology (WIT) is thrilled to announce the Title and Presenting Sponsors for the 24th Annual Women of the Year Awards, which will be held on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at the Georgia Aquarium. This prestigious event will gather more than 700 technologists and business leaders to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) throughout Georgia.
WIT proudly announces Cisco as the Title Sponsor and Innova Solutions as the Presenting Sponsor. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to empowering women and girls to shape the future of technology, overcoming barriers to diversity and inclusion, and creating a lasting impact in the community.
Celebrating their third consecutive year as the WIT Awards Title Sponsor and a leading funding partner in 2024, Cisco remains a key force in driving initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
“At Cisco, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where women can thrive, innovate, and lead in the technology sector,” said Kanyatta Walker, Vice President Legal Operations at Cisco Systems and WIT Board Member. “As we embark on our third year as the Title Sponsor and our fourth consecutive year as a sponsor of the Women in Technology (WIT) Women of the Year Awards, Cisco is honored to support such a vital initiative. Our mission aligns seamlessly with WIT’s commitment to empowering women and girls to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Together, we are shaping a future where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
WIT is honored to have Innova Solutions as the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s awards. As a long-standing partner of WIT, Innova Solutions continues to demonstrate its leadership in promoting opportunities for women across STEAM fields.
“Empowering the Innovators of tomorrow is not just an aspiration, but rather a commitment that Innova Solutions is honored to share with Women in Technology,” said Raj Sardana, CEO of Innova Solutions. “As a proud Presenting Sponsor of this year’s WIT Awards and a long-standing partner of the organization, we are dedicated to paving a brighter path forward for women in STEAM, ‘from the classroom to the boardroom.’”
Heather Rocker, WIT President & CEO, shared her enthusiasm for the event: “We are thrilled to welcome both Cisco and Innova Solutions as our top partners for this year’s Women of the Year Awards. More than just an event, the WIT Awards are an essential component of our mission. By awarding outstanding members of our WIT community, we increase their visibility which can lead to more career opportunities, advancement, and leadership roles. Our funding partners share WIT’s commitment to encouraging, retaining, and advancing women and girls in technology.”
The 24th Annual Women of the Year Awards will celebrate women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and influence in STEAM careers and in the community. This year, we are excited to introduce the Young Professional of the Year award, alongside recognizing the Girl of the Year, Single Mother of the Year, Campus Club of the Year, and the Woman to Watch. These honors will showcase current and future technology leaders and highlight the diverse achievements of individuals making a significant impact in their fields.
For more details about the Awards, please visit: https://mywit.org/events/women-in-technology-awards/.
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About Innova Solutions
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta (Duluth), Georgia, Innova Solutions employs over 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 billion. Through global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, Innova delivers strategic technology and business transformation solutions to its clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
About Women In Technology (WIT)
With a global membership of over 37,000 and a team of more than 250 volunteers, WIT delivers professional development and networking opportunities to our members and offers free programs to over 4,000 students. By sharing the stories of successful professionals across STEAM fields, we inspire all generations of girls and women to shape their futures.
Learn more at www.mywit.org and follow WIT on LinkedIn