2025 Community Awards Now Open
Each year, we recognize Outstanding Executives and Rising Stars across California within Technology. In fact, the video collage includes our 2024 Rising Star Nominees from last year’s Gala!
The success of this much anticipated event is through nominations of these amazing women by you! Through your nomination, we curate an amazing Gala night celebrating all nominees where the Community Awards Selection Committee recognizing 3 Outstanding Executives and 3 Rising Stars during the event!
Nomination Submissions close Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific.
outstanding executives AND Rising stars
Candidates for both award categories may be nominated by a co-worker, business colleague, or any individual knowledgeable of the nominee’s qualifications for this recognition.

Outstanding Executives
Women who are in senior-level management positions and have been in the technology field or position for 10+ years. Outstanding Executives are successful, life-long learners, inspiring those around, and are involved with their community.

Rising Stars
Women who are in beginning or mid-level positions, demonstrating true potential for success in their field and constantly challenging themselves to step outside of their comfort zone.
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135
Scholarship Recipients
$877,860
Scholarship Funds Distributed
299
Community Award Nominations