Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards
| Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Exceptional achievement by women in technology |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology |
| First awarded | 2005 |
| Last awarded | 2011 |
| Official website | Past Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Winners |
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards honor exceptional technical women. Three awards are presented by the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology each year, recognizing women in the categories of Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.[1]
Awards
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Award for Innovation recognizes a woman for her contributions to technology innovation and progress.
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Award for Social Impact recognizes a woman has changed the way technology effects society.
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Award for Leadership recognizes a woman for her demonstrated leadership.[2]
Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards Banquet
The awards are presented annually at a banquet in Silicon Valley. The awards banquet has featured notable keynote speakers, including Anousheh Ansari (2011), Arianna Huffington (2010), Padmasree Warrior (2009), Diane Greene (2008), Esther Dyson (2007), and John L. Hennessy (2005). [3][4][5]
Anita Borg Top Company for Technical Woman Award
Beginning in 2011, the winner of the Anita Borg Top Company for Technical Women Award is honored at the awards banquet. A representative from the winning company receives the award and gives an acceptance speech.[2]
List of Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Award winners
| Year | Innovation | Leadership | Social Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Radia Perlman | Janie Tsao | Pamela Samuelson |
| 2007 | Deborah Estrin | Duy-Loan Le | Leah Jamieson |
| 2008 | Helen Greiner | Susan Landau | Justine Cassell |
| 2009 | Yuqing Gao | Jan Cuny | Mitchell Baker |
| 2010 | Kathleen McKeown | Kristina Johnson | Lila Ibrahim |
| 2011 | Mary Lou Jepsen | Chieko Asakawa | Karen Panetta |
| 2012 | Sarita Adve | Jennifer Chayes | Sarah Revi Sterling |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Barrett, Jerri (26 May 2011). "Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards: Inspiration for All". ValleyZen. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Anita Borg Institute celebrates 2011 Women of Vision". Diversity/Careers. Diversity/Careers. June–July 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Foremski, Tom (2 May 2011). "Women In Tech: Anita Borg Women Of Vision Awards". Silicon Valley Watcher. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Cassell, Heather (5 May 2009). "ABI Women of Vision Award honorees provide glimpse into the future of technology". The Glass Hammer. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ "Women of Vision: Past WOV Winners". Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. Retrieved 30 June 2011.