Women in Technology announces Winners of the 27th Annual WiT Awards

Women in Technology (WiT), one of Australia's most respected and active technology industry associations, announced the winners of the 27th annual Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

Queensland's brightest female leaders in science, technology, engineering and digital innovation were celebrated at a gala held at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane on Friday 27 September to honour their remarkable achievements in STEM.

This year's theme, "We Lift Each Other Up," highlights the core value of Women in Technology. WiT Chair, Iyari Cevallos, said, "When we lift each other up, we create a ripple effect of empowerment, leading to thriving workplaces and a brighter future for women in STEM."

The 2024 WiT Awards attracted over 300 nominations across 11 categories, showcasing the diversity of women leading advancements in biomedical research, technology, environmental science, health tech, and more.

The winners of the 2024 Women in Technology Awards are:

1. Excellence in Research: Professor Moe Thandar Wynn
2. Emerging Science Star: Kate Kingston
3. Excellence in Industry Leadership: Dr Nathalie Piperidis
4. Future Focused Business Achiever: Felicity Furey
5. Consumer Strength Champion: Griffith University YourTrack Team
6. Raising the Regions: AIMS ReefWorks
7. Lifting Communities: Associate Professor Alka Kothari
8. First Nations Change Maker: Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy
9. Emerging Tech Star: Dr Amena Khatun
10. Public Sector Excellence: Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy
11. Employer of Change: GWI & GroundProbe (Joint Winners)

The Highly Commended recipients are:

• Emerging Science Star: Dr Hana Starobova
• Consumer Strength Champion: Associate Professor J Paige Little
• Raising the Regions: Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership
• Emerging Tech Star: Lauren Hanson
• Employer of Change: Flight Centre Travel Group - Leisure PMED

The prestigious WiT Awards, based in Queensland, are among the largest and longest-running programs in Australia dedicated to recognising the achievements of women in STEM.
 

The 2024 WiT Awards, sponsored by QUT, PowerLink, Auto & General, and UQ, put a spotlight on the incredible impact women are making across the entire STEM spectrum —Biomedical research and advancement, technology development to support health and cutting-edge research solutions for agricultural industries. As well as groundbreaking advancements in medicine, environmental science and aero science.
 

Despite digital technology being one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia, women currently make up about 28% of the STEM-skilled workforce. They continue to earn less than their male counterparts and occupy fewer senior roles. The goal of WiT and the WiT Awards is to advance support for women entering the STEM sector and to help them ascend to more senior roles.

About Women in Technology (WiT)

Women in Technology (WiT) is one of Australia's most respected and active technology industry associations. For 28 years, WiT has been unlocking the potential of women across all fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through advocacy, networking, professional development, mentoring and collaboration opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

WiT inspires and supports women to achieve their career aspirations, empowering its growing community to harness their talent, diverse perspectives, and capacity in Australia's emerging digital economy and thriving STEM sectors. With 11,500 members and affiliates and a network of 58,500 supporters, WiT is one of the largest communities of its kind in Australia.
 

For more information, visit: www.wit.org.au