The annual AWIS Chicago “Innovator Award” exemplifies AWIS Chicago’s commitment to recognizing women in the Chicagoland area who have provided innovative research contributions in science and engineering. We are also aware that although good mentors are an important component to a successful career, their contributions are often overlooked. To highlight the invaluable support that a great mentor provides, AWIS Chicago is also accepting nominations for the recipient of our “Motivator Award”. Superb mentors from any or the broad branches of STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) are eligible for this award.

Criteria for both awards are listed below:

Innovator Award Criteria:
· A female scientist with innovative contributions to fields of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
· Geographically located within the Chicagoland area
· AWIS membership not required

Motivator Award Criteria:
· An individual (male or female) with demonstrated service, support, and mentorship of women in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
· Geographically located within the Chicagoland area
· AWIS membership not required

The Innovator Nomination Form and Motivator Nomination Form  can be submitted by March 15, 2016 to info@awis-chicago.org. Any other questions please feel free to email us.

We look forward to hearing about your favorite mentors and leaders!