AWIS-CAC is currently seeking nominations for our annual Innovator & Motivator Awards. In order to recognize the achievements of individuals at both early and mid-senior career stages, each award can include two winners, one from each career stage. Nominations are open to non-AWIS members and self-nominations!
Nominations are due October 8th!
Innovator Award Criteria:
- A woman scientist with innovative contributions to fields of science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine (STEMM)
- Geographically located within Illinois
- AWIS membership is not required
- Must be no more than 10 years from the date of highest degree earned to be considered Early Career
- Anything beyond 10 years from the highest degree earned is considered Mid-Senior Career
Motivator Award Criteria:
- An individual with demonstrated service, support, and mentorship of women in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine (STEMM)
- Geographically located within Illinois
- AWIS membership is not required
- Must be no more than 10 years from the date of highest degree earned to be considered Early Career
- Anything beyond 10 years from the highest degree earned is considered Mid-Senior Career
If needed, Winners will be chosen by a vote taken by AWIS-CAC chapter members after evaluating all submitted nominations and selecting top nominations by the AWIS Chicago Executive Board.
Presentation of the awards will take place this fall at the annual AWIS-CAC Awards & Networking Event. Details will be announced soon!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to awiscommunications@gmail.com.