The leading advocate of diversity, inclusion and equity for women in tech [+]
Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) is the leading advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) for women in technology in Western Australia.
Our goal is to attract and retain more women into tech [+] across WA. We support those already in the tech [+] sector, help upskill and reskill women interested in emerging areas of work, and inspire the next generation to embrace the opportunities these future skills unlock.
WiTWA Tech [+] Awards 2024 Winners!
Tech categories
Rising Star Winner: Jawaria Mahmood
Shining Star Winner:Â Michelle Wong
Rising Star Winner: Margaret Benjamin
Shining Star Winner: Rebecca PlattÂ
Rising Star Winner: Merve Kurt Tasci
Shining Star Winner: Michelle Dyer
Rising Star Winner: Amy Doherty
Shining Star Winner: Beth Temperley
Rising Star Winner: Prerna Motwani
Shining Star Winner: Rebecca MacPherson
Award for STEM Academia & Research:
Rising Star Winner: Dr Mahbuba Afrin
Shining Star Winner: Dr Samantha LodgeÂ
Special Categories
Award for Outstanding Allyship:
Shaun Barnett
Award for Outstanding Senior Leadership:
Sarah Elizabeth Pearce
Award for Youth Role Model:
Emma Paterson
Award for Regional Role Model:
Asha Bhat
Award for People’s choice:
Katharina Murray
Award for Tech Star:
Sukhwinder Kaur
Looking for a speaker, mentor or expert?
Our inspiring role models come from all walks of life.
Featured Role Models
Listener | Innovator | Technologist Leading business improvement & digital transformation
If you are looking for those who stand alongside women as allies in our mutual quest for diversity, inclusion, and equity you can find some of our favourites on our Allies page.
Thank you to organisations like Data#3, Kinetic IT, Insight, SoftwareOne, Woodside Energy, and many more for being a 2024 Conference and Awards Sponsor.
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