Nominations extended for Women in ICT Awards 2025

Nominations deadline has been extended for the Women in ICT Awards in 2025, setting the industry benchmark for female excellence across the Australian technology sector.

WIICTA has provided a platform to showcase talent and influential figures since launching in 2012.

In 2025, WIICTA will honour the channel across eight categories, spanning Innovation, Technical, Entrepreneur, Graduate, Rising Star, Shining Star, Achievement and DE&I Champion awards.

Submissions will now close on Thursday 20 February.

Nominations can be submitted by an individual, an employee, employer or business partner.

Only Australia-based individuals are eligible, with finalists and winners selected by an executive judging panel of business leaders from partner, vendor and distributor organisations. Please read the criteria carefully for each category, especially Graduate, Rising, Shining and Achievement, which focus on the individual’s overall years of IT industry experience.

From early-stage graduates to experienced industry leaders – and everyone in-between – WIICTA recognises inspiring examples of female creativity and ingenuity in equal measure, spanning all job functions and disciplines across all states and territories. This is in addition to pioneering organisations and individuals who have gone beyond surface-level commitments through the introduction of policies and programs to meet DE&I goals.

Since launching more than 10 years ago, the collective aim of WIICTA remains unchanged – to ensure as many outstanding women are endorsed through this unique awards program as possible, aligned to the unified goal of providing a platform upon which aspiring female talent can shine across Australia.

Set for Thursday 15 May, winners will be announced at a celebration lunch at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.

ARN WIICTA categories in 2025:

INNOVATION

This award recognises a creative-thinking candidate who is a standout in bringing innovation to life through a big picture and out-of-the-box approach to business. This individual converts ideas into viable and profitable solutions through unique thought processes, designed to continually push the envelope. NOMINATE HERE

TECHNICAL

This award recognises a problem-solving candidate showing advanced technical and engineering expertise, exhibiting deep knowledge of products, solutions and services. This individual provides exceptional business value through specialised skills, training and competence, spanning technical, pre-sales and support roles. NOMINATE HERE

ENTREPRENEUR

This award recognises an enterprising candidate with a risk-taking mentality, exhibiting excellence in launching new ventures, products or services. This individual has a proven background in building successful innovation, evident through converting market-leading ideas into outstanding business offerings. NOMINATE HERE

GRADUATE

This award recognises a standout graduate candidate who has commenced a career within the tech industry, through a graduate program (between 2021-2025). This individual has made an immediate and positive impact on the business through providing a fresh perspective and high levels of professionalism. NOMINATE HERE

RISING STAR

Open to females with 10 years or less experience in ICT. This award recognises a standout candidate rising through the ranks, acknowledging significant advancement during the early stages of her career. This individual is growing in stature and importance, demonstrating outstanding business acumen, deep market expertise and high levels of professional integrity. NOMINATE HERE

SHINING STAR

Open to females with 11-20 years’ experience in ICT. This award recognises an established candidate with a strong record of achievement, acknowledging excellence in spearheading company initiatives and driving strategic growth. This individual is a consistent high performer, regularly achieving standout business results and increased levels of seniority within the organisation. NOMINATE HERE

ACHIEVEMENT

Open to females with 21 years or more experience in ICT. This award recognises a standout candidate who has delivered unrivalled businessE contribution, evident through outstanding professional achievements. This individual has earned a reputation as an esteemed thought leader resulting from her distinguished career as both a business leader and role model. NOMINATE HERE

DE&I CHAMPION – Individual

This award recognises an influential individual who actively drives diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives through mentoring and thought leadership across the tech industry. This candidate is a role model to aspiring executives, cultivating diverse teams to drive change and culture, both internally and externally. NOMINATE HERE

For more information email: julia_talevski@foundryco.com