Gitanjali Rao, at 15, became Time's first Kid of the Year for her tech innovations like a lead-detection device. Kimberly Bryant earned the Pioneer in Tech Award for founding Black Girls Code. Anne Wojcicki won the Biotech Visionary Award for making genetic testing accessible through 23andMe. Reshma Saujani received the Champion of Change in Tech Award for founding Girls Who Code. Fei-Fei Li was honored with the AI Innovation Award for her work in AI and ethics. Arlan Hamilton received the Venture Capital Trailblazer Award for her work with Backstage Capital. Dr. Ayanna Howard won the Robotics Excellence Award for her assistive robots for children. Ada Yonath, a Nobel Laureate, continues to be celebrated for her ribosome research. Jane Fraser got the Innovative Leadership in Tech Finance Award, and Maxine Williams was recognized with the Diversity and Inclusion Leader Award for her work at Meta.
Who Are the Trailblazing Women Winning Big in Tech Awards This Year?
Gitanjali Rao, at 15, became Time's first Kid of the Year for her tech innovations like a lead-detection device. Kimberly Bryant earned the Pioneer in Tech Award for founding Black Girls Code. Anne Wojcicki won the Biotech Visionary Award for making genetic testing accessible through 23andMe. Reshma Saujani received the Champion of Change in Tech Award for founding Girls Who Code. Fei-Fei Li was honored with the AI Innovation Award for her work in AI and ethics. Arlan Hamilton received the Venture Capital Trailblazer Award for her work with Backstage Capital. Dr. Ayanna Howard won the Robotics Excellence Award for her assistive robots for children. Ada Yonath, a Nobel Laureate, continues to be celebrated for her ribosome research. Jane Fraser got the Innovative Leadership in Tech Finance Award, and Maxine Williams was recognized with the Diversity and Inclusion Leader Award for her work at Meta.
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Gitanjali Rao Time Kid of the Year and STEM Innovator
At just 15, Gitanjali Rao has astounded the world with her innovative solutions to contemporary problems, such as a device to detect lead in water. Recognized by "Time" magazine as the first-ever Kid of the Year in 2020, Rao continues to win accolades in tech for her contributions to STEM, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in science and technology.
Kimberly Bryant Winner of the Pioneer in Tech Award
As the founder of Black Girls Code, Kimberly Bryant has been instrumental in providing technology education for African American girls. Her efforts in making the tech industry more inclusive have won her the Pioneer in Tech Award this year, acknowledging her dedication to diversifying the tech workforce.
Anne Wojcicki Biotech and Health Tech Visionary Award
Co-founder and CEO of 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki, has been recognized with the Biotech and Health Tech Visionary Award for her work in making genetic testing accessible to the public. Her company's innovation in direct-to-consumer DNA testing has paved the way for new discussions and developments in personalized medicine.
Reshma Saujani Champion of Change in Tech Award
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, has been honored with the Champion of Change in Tech Award for her relentless pursuit of gender equality in technology. Through her organization, she has empowered a generation of young women to pursue careers in tech, significantly influencing the industry's diversity landscape.
Fei-Fei Li AI Innovation Award
A pioneer in artificial intelligence, Fei-Fei Li, a professor at Stanford University and co-director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute, has been awarded the AI Innovation Award. Li's research in computer vision and her advocacy for ethical AI practices have had a profound impact on the development of AI technologies.
Arlan Hamilton Venture Capital Trailblazer Award
As the founder of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech, Arlan Hamilton has broken barriers and challenged norms in the venture capital world. She has been awarded the Venture Capital Trailblazer Award for her commitment to supporting underrepresented founders.
Dr Ayanna Howard Robotics and Engineering Excellence Award
Renowned for her work in robotics, Dr. Ayanna Howard, the Dean of Engineering at The Ohio State University, has won the Robotics and Engineering Excellence Award. Her research in developing assistive robots for children with disabilities showcases the potential of technology to solve real-world problems.
Ada E Yonath Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Lifetime Achievement in Science
Although not exclusively a tech award, Professor Ada E. Yonath, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has continued to receive recognition for her groundbreaking work in the structure of the ribosome. Her research has vast implications for medical science, including the development of new antibiotics.
Jane Fraser Innovative Leadership in Tech Finance Award
As the CEO of Citigroup, Jane Fraser has been at the forefront of integrating technology within the finance sector. She has been awarded the Innovative Leadership in Tech Finance Award for her strategic vision in utilizing tech to advance financial services, demonstrating the critical role of leadership in tech innovation.
Maxine Williams Diversity and Inclusion Leader Award
Maxine Williams, the Global Chief Diversity Officer at Facebook, now Meta, has been awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Leader Award. Her efforts in promoting inclusivity within the tech industry, through initiatives that aim to support underrepresented communities in tech, have set a benchmark for diversity and inclusion practices worldwide.
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