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Nominations

Nominating someone else for one or more awards? Complete the nomination form below to shine the spotlight on an incredible woman from any field of science or technology and celebrate her valuable contribution to our State’s knowledge, community and economy. Nominations close on 31 May.

Your Name *

Your Contact Number *

Your Email *

How did you hear about the WiT Awards? *

Nominee Name *

Nominee Position *

Nominee Contact Number

Nominee Email *

Reason for Nomination *

Category(ies) Nominated (see category descriptions below) *

NOMINEE TO SELECT

Emerging Achiever – Technology

Rising Star – Technology

Leadership Professional - Technology

Outstanding Achievement - Technology

Emerging Achiever - Science

Rising Star - Science

Research Leader - Science

Outstanding Achievement - Science

Advancing Science Professional

Sue Wickenden Excellence in STEM

Employer of Choice Corporate

Employer of Choice Small Business

Community

Rural, Regional & Remote

Technology Awards

Emerging Achiever - Technology

Eligibility:

Emerging female Technologist at the start of their career making a significant contribution to their team and organisation
Less then 3 years' experience
Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry

Prizes:

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$500 Credit toward attending WiT events/programs (valid 12 months)
One year individual WiT membership

Rising Star – Technology

Eligibility:

Rising female Technologist growing in their career making a significant contribution to the growth and development of their teams and organisation
3–10 years’ experience
Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry

Prizes:

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$500 Credit toward attending WiT events/programs (valid 12 months)
One year individual WiT membership

Leadership Professional - Technology

Eligibility:

Female Professional Technologist in a leadership position making a significant contribution to the growth and development of their teams and organisation
10-20 years’ experience
Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to the Queensland technology industry

Prizes:

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

Outstanding Achievement - Technology

Eligibility:

Outstanding female Technologist in a high-level management position (eg CIO, CTO, CDO) making an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Queensland's technology industry
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

Science Awards

Emerging Achiever - Science

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:

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

Rising Star - Science

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:

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

Research Leader - Science

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

Outstanding Achievement - 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 a 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

Advancing Science Professional

Eligibility :

Female professionals across all industries and career levels advocating/championing for science and growth & development of the science community
Applicant does not need to reside in Queensland, but must demonstrate significant contribution to science in Queensland

Prizes:

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

Sue Wickenden Innovation Awards

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

Prizes:

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$500 Credit toward attending WiT events/programs (valid for 12mths)
One year individual WiT membership

Employer of Choice Awards

Corporate

Eligibility:

Organisations with more than 200 employees
Organisations demonstrating outstanding commitment to providing a working environment that embraces equal opportunity, diversity and flexibility in work practices and programs that enable women and men to participate equally in the workforce.
The organisation may have its head office outside of Queensland, but must be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to employment in Queensland science and technology industries

Prizes:

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One year WiT corporate membership

Small Business

Eligibility:

Small and medium enterprises with less than 200 employees
Organisation demonstrating outstanding commitment to providing a working environment that embraces equal opportunity, diversity and flexibility in work practices and programs that enable women and men to participate equally in the workforce.
The organisation may have its head office outside of Queensland, but must be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to employment in Queensland science and technology industries

Prizes:

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One year WiT medium or small business membership

Regional Award

Rural, Regional & Remote

Eligibility:

Female living, working or volunteering in regional, rural & remote Queensland (beyond the Greater Brisbane Area)
Using science or technology to benefit their organisation and/or industry
Applicant must reside in Queensland

Prizes:

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

Community Award

Community

Eligibility:

Female working or volunteering in the community/not-for-profit sector
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
Application must reside in Queensland
The organisation 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:

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

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