Nominations are currently on for the MTN South Africa Women In ICT Awards “Partnering for Change”
The Women In ICT Awards celebrates and acknowledges the contribution by female professionals to the growth and development of the Information Communication Technology sector in South Africa.
The awards are also aimed at attracting women professionals to the industry by showcasing the myriad of available career opportunities.
Eligible professionals in the ICT sector will be recognized across a broad range of spectrum in line with the contribution they have made across a range of disciplines.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Leadership Recognition Award
- Recognises senior female executives in the ICT sector whose proven depth of experience in leading change, influencing business outcomes and leading teams has impacted positively on the organisations they lead.
Innovator Recognition Award
- Recognises women that have introduced new methods, ideas, or products that are contributing in one way or the other to the delivery of a bold, new, digital world.
SME (formerly Entrepreneur) Recognition Award
- Recognises wholly-owned women-run enterprises that are viable businesses which are making inroads in the ICT sector and will be extended to internal employees who also run businesses on the side, using ICT to enable their businesses.
Graduate Award (Tertiary)
- Recognises a top ICT graduate from a tertiary institution who finished top of their class. The award is open to females who graduated in the immediate year preceding the awards ceremony.
Community Builder Recognition Award
- Recognises a woman who has made a considerable difference in her community through ICT or use of an ICT tool to make a difference in the community.
Lifetime Achiever Recognition Award (Women Pioneer)
- Recognises a journalist who has contributed immensely to creating a better understanding of the ICT industry through their reporting.
Excellence in ICT Journalism Award
- this category seeks to recognise a journalist who has contributed immensely to creating a better understanding of the ICT industry through her reporting.
Public’s Choice Award
- This gives the public an opportunity to vote for the female candidate they wish to recognise using our platform.
CEO’s Award
- This award recognizes an employees that have made a difference within the organization with the use of ICT and Technology.
Seasoned and accomplished professionals will oversee the adjudication process. These professionals comprise of captains of industry, renowned entrepreneurs, leading figures in the ICT sector and public servants.
The winners will be announced at an event which will be taking place in Johannesburg.
Click here to enter nominations.
