MCWT Seeks Nominations for Leading Women in IT

Woman of the Year in Technology award to be presented at nonprofit’s 2018 Gala.

DETROIT, July 9, 2018 – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its third annual Woman of the Year in Technology award. The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women in information technology careers or fields of study.

“Although the IT industry as a whole continues to address a significant gender gap in the field, we have individual women here in Michigan tackling the challenge head on,” said Rebecca Bray, president of the MCWT Foundation. “Their efforts to inspire and foster the next generation of technology professionals not only positively impacts people in our communities, but it initiates a ripple effect throughout our economy. We designed this award to highlight such leadership.”

To qualify, the nominee must be a woman in Michigan who embodies MCWT’s mission of inspiring and growing women in technology. This person leads or has led significant positive change for women working, teaching or studying IT and computer-related careers and fields of study. Last year, MCWT named Alison Gleeson, senior vice president of the Americas for Cisco as its Woman of the Year in Technology.

Recipients do not need to be members of MCWT to win. Nomination forms are available on the nonprofit’s website; all submissions must be emailed to awards@mcwt.org by Sept. 24, 2018. There is no fee to submit. Nominations may be made by the nominee or by someone else on their behalf.

MCWT will present the 2018 award during a ceremony at its Black and White Ball on Nov. 3 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Mich. For more information about MCWT’s vision to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology, visit mcwt.org.

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s vision is to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology. The organization supports Michigan’s female IT workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with programming, scholarships, networking, learning, mentoring, and technology experiences. Find more information at www.mcwt.org and connect via LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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