This award, in honor of CWIT's founding director, Joan Korenman, recognizes an individual or group of individuals who have supported, promoted, and encouraged girls and women to strive to achieve personal or professional growth through the use of, employment in, or leadership in information technology or a related field, where women are traditionally underrepresented.

Rules

Eligibility:

• Any person or group that fulfills the criteria is eligible (U.S. citizenship not required).
• Previous winners are not eligible.

Award:

• The selected award winner will receive $1000 and a statuette as an acknowledgement of his/her/their contributions.

Criteria (any of the following):

• Dedicated time and/or resources to support girls' and women's participation and advancement in information technology or a related field for a sustained period of time.
• Demonstrated leadership in increasing diversity in information technology or a related field.
• Served as a role model, supporter, and/or mentor to help others achieve their objectives in information technology or a related field.

Nominations are solicited from businesses, educational organizations, community organizations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.