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Women in AI Awards deadline extended
Manufacturers' Monthly - December 2020
Entries for the 2021 Women in AI Awards Australia and New Zealand have been extended to December 31. Covering 11 categories – health, mining, law, finance, agribusiness, cybersecurity, education, Defence, infrastructure, manufacturing and innovation – the awards are judged by the applicant’s innovation, global potential and impact, leadership ...
WAI Awards Press Release X
December 2020
The Women in AI Awards DEADLINE EXTENSION The 2021 Women in AI Awards Australia and New Zealand are now closing for entry on December 31st. Covering 11 categories - Health, Mining, Law, Finance, Agribusiness, ...
AMSI members prominent in staging 2021 Women in AI Awards
AMSI - December 2020
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources and key industry organisations have been joined by AMSI members Western Sydney University, the University of Sydney and CSIRO in supporting wide-ranging recognition of Australian women breaking new ground in artificial intelligence (AI). ...
Industry, Government and Academia unite to support WAI Awards 2021
PR Wire - November 2020
The Women in AI Awards are also supported by The Monash Data Futures Institute, Salesforce, Microsoft, ServiceNow, CommBank, Telstra, CSIRO, and AIML. These awards, together with this broad-based support, will help encourage more women into AI across both industry and government, and honour & acknowledge those women already working in AI. ...
WAI Awards Press Release IX
November 2020
The WAI Awards 2021 honours top Australian and New Zealand female innovators in AI. Hosted by
multi-award-winning STEM journalist and Science and Technology Editor for NITV, Rae Johnston, the
awards will be held on February 23rd 2021 at the Sydney Museum of Contemporary Art ...
Government, Industry, Academia unite to support WAI Awards 2021
PR Wire - November 2020
From Western Sydney University and the University of Sydney, to Lockheed Martin Australia, the Minerals Council of Australia and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, support for the awards cuts across both industry and sector lines alike...
WAI Awards Press Release VIII
November 2020
Government, Industry, Academia unite to support Women in AI Awards 2021. SYDNEY, Nov 19th - With the deadline for entries fast approaching, the 2021 Women in AI Awards continue to gather support across the Australian Business Community. From Western Sydney University..
WAI Awards Press Release VII
November 2020
As strategic partners, CBA and Telstra partner with passion and purpose to drive an innovative culture across both organisations by sponsoring initiatives that positively impact our employees, customers and the broader community...
WAI Awards Press Release VI
October 2020
With a phenomenal response from local AI leaders, we are pleased to announce the women in AI awards 2021 are now open to all women working, leading, creating and demonstrating innovation in AI across Australia and New Zealand. ...
Women in AI awards open for entries
Spatial Source - October 2020
Female entrepreneurs and innovators in Artificial Intelligence from Australia and New Zealand, take note. The WAI Awards Australia 2021 are now open for entries from early-stage startups founded or co-founded by a woman, with a product in the field. We are pleased to announce the women in AI awards 2021 are now open to all women working, leading, creating and demonstrating innovation in AI across Australia and New Zealand. ...
Microsoft Australia joins Salesforce and MDFI in supporting the Australian & New Zealand Women in AI Awards for 2021.
Impulse Gamer - October 2020
The Awards play an important role in celebrating women in AI and elevating diversity and inclusion in Artificial Intelligence technology development here and abroad ...
WAI Awards Press Release V
October 2020
Microsoft Australia joins Salesforce & MDFI in supporting the Australian & New Zealand Women in AI Awards for 2021. ...
Salesforce and Monash Data support ANZ Women in AI Awards
Entelechy Asia - September 2020
In the age of AI, it’s timely to recognise women who have contributed to championing the technology. In Australia and New Zealand, the Women in AI (WAI) Awards 2021 aims to support and reward excellence ...
WAI Awards Press Release IV
September 2020
Monash University’s Monash Data Futures Institute and Salesforce are supporting the Women in AI Awards, which covers 11 categories to recognise Australian and New Zealand female entrepreneurs ...
Women in AI Awards for Australia, NZ now open
Technology Decisions - September 2020
The WAI Awards feature 11 categories of entry covering technologies in artificial intelligence, and will be presented on 23 February 2021 at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Award-winning journalist and ...
Women in AI Awards for Australia, NZ now open
GovTech Review - September 2020
Australia is the first country outside of Europe to hold the awards. Women in AI is a global network of female experts and professionals working in AI, who strive to make the sector more gender-inclusive ...
WAI Awards Press Release III
September 2020
The WAI Awards 2021 - Australia and New Zealand are now open for entry. With 11 categories of entry covering technologies in Artificial Intelligence, the awards are open to female entrepreneurs ...
Awards to shine spotlight on women in AI
Information Age - September 2020
To be held in Australia for the first time. Australia will be the first country outside of Europe to hold the Women in AI awards, which will showcase the greatest talent in the sector. Women in AI ...
WAI Awards Press Release II
September 2020
With less than two weeks until entries open for the WAI Awards 2021 - Australia and New Zealand, now is the perfect time to start working on your entry. WAI works with Corporate partners, ...
Australia to host WAI Awards in 2021
Gov Tech Review - August 2020
Women in AI (WAI) Australia has announced the WAI Awards 2021 for Australia and New Zealand. The awards are an important part of the international Women in AI initiative. Following the inaugural European WAI ...
Australia to host Women in AI Awards in 2021
Technology Decisions - August 2020
Following the inaugural European WAI Awards in Paris in April 2019, the ANZ WAI Awards are judged by innovation, global potential and impact, and ability for the AI solution to do good for the community and ...
New Women in IT award
IT Wire - August 2020
A new group called Women in AI (WAI) has announced an awards event for outstanding contributions to artificial intelligence by Australasian females. The ANZ WAI Awards are part of international Women in AI ...
WAI Awards Press Release I
August 2020
Women in AI Awards announced: Save the date. Global Women in Artificial Intelligence movement celebrating success in Australia and New Zealand ...
Awards and Application
Wai Awards NA is a prize to honor the top female entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators and contributors in the field of AI: the pioneers who are taking the road less traveled; the women who are paving the way for others to reach even further and to dare to dream even bigger.
Nominations closed, Ceremony on May 13, 2022
General Guidelines
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An individual can submit only one nomination for any one category that best suits their profile.
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The nominee must reside and contribute to the AI ecosystem in the USA, Mexico or Canada to be eligible for this award nomination.
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It is recommended to first review the eligibility criteria and nomination questionnaire for each category given below, prior to completing the application form.
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Gathering references from peers, colleagues or leaders to support your nomination is recommended.
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Before proceeding to submit your application, please verify if you have filled in all required fields.
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The information entered in this application form will be used to evaluate your nomination and you will not be able to edit after submission.
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Once you fill out the application form you will receive a confirmation email that we have received your nomination.
Awards and Eligibility Criteria
AI in Startup
AI Entrepreneur of the Year Award
A pioneer woman contributing to the field of AI by building an early-stage startup to lead the industry in her country.
Eligibility Criteria:
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An early-stage startup - pre-seed & seed
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Founded or co-founded by a woman
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Company’s activity and core value proposition based on AI technologies
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Have an MVP or industrialized product or at least one client
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Registered in US, Canada or Mexico
AI in Government
AI Disruptor of the Year Award
A woman promoting policy changes for advancements in AI ecosystems on a larger scale (city/state/province/federal) or using applied AI to solve complex public sector challenges for the common good.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Working in government sector
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Significant contribution in bringing change to a government policy related to AI or driving innovation to a government process using AI in the recent 2 years
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Affiliated with a US/Canada/Mexico public office
AI for Good
Responsible AI Leader of the Year Award
A woman leader, innovator, and visionary who is pioneering adopting responsible and ethical application of AI contributing by promoting trustworthy, accessible, inclusive, or unbiased AI systems.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Promoting or applying responsible use of AI
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Initiative includes innovation, design, or technological advancement aimed at bringing transparency, fairness and trust in the development of AI systems or products
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Working to define responsible AI with practical tools and proposals in explainability, data rights, privacy or security
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Associated with an establishment in US/Canada/Mexico
AI for Good
ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) AI Leader of the year Award
A woman who inspires, connects and helps the communities by harnessing the power of social impact to enable a sustainable future with the environmental applications for AI.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Significant contribution in driving innovation or development in AI policy , products, or systems for Environment, Social or Corporate Governance
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Associated with an establishment in US, Canada or Mexico
AI in Research
AI Researcher of the Year Award
A woman conducting research that has an impact on the future of AI and is willing to contribute with her expertise and personality to lead the future of AI.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Currently working on research within AI and has reached a proof of concept level
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Research publications in peer-reviewed renowned journals and conferences
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Associated with an establishment in US, Canada or Mexico
AI in Industry
AI Innovator of the Year Award
A woman who contributes to AI based products, projects or practice, inspiring diverse multidisciplinary teams in a corporate organization.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Significant contribution towards leading development or coordinating AI projects/products or practice in the industry (e.g. AI leader, AI practitioner, product manager, project/program manager etc)
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Associated with an establishment in US, Canada or Mexico
AI for Good
DE & I (Diversity Equity & Inclusion) AI Leader of the Year Award
A woman who has the potential to change the world through their contribution to make AI more diverse, equitable and inclusive. A technology leader on AI, who has significant contribution towards making AI better for marginalized, minority and underrepresented groups.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Significant contribution towards driving innovation or bringing in change to make AI more diverse, equitable and inclusive in AI policy making, product or systems
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Providing innovative solutions or proposals to reduce gaps in your country within the AI ecosystem.
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Associated with an establishment in US, Canada or Mexico
Outstanding in AI
Young AI Role Model of the Year Award
A woman in the early stage of her career or research with an outstanding contribution in working on AI research, product or practice.
She inspires, empowers and contributes to her society for advancement of the future generation.
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Women between 15-26 years old
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Significant contribution towards AI research, product, or practice.
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Is a student, or in early stage career or research in the field of AI
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Associated with an establishment or university in US, Canada or Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions:
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When is the application deadline?
- Application extended until April 1, 2022 -
Are application submissions kept confidential?
- Yes, all award submissions are treated as highly confidential. Only the Women in AI North America Awards team and the judging panel viwe them -
How can I apply to be a judge?
- Please fill out this form if you are interested in being a judge. Our team will get in touch with you via email if you are selected as a member of the judging panel. Meanwhile, if you need further assistance, you can contact us at waiawardsna@womeninai.co -
Can I nominate myself?
We accept self-nominations. We recommend to attach one or more recommendations/references along with your nominator name, email and LinkedIn to verify your achievements. -
Can I nominate in more than one category?
Unfortunately, we only accept one entry per individual. If there are multiple submissions for an individual, it will be automatically moved to the award category with the lowest participation. Hence, please ensure that you apply for the category that best fits your profile. -
As a nominator, how many people can I nominate under each category?
There are no limits to how many individuals you can nominate, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for each category. -
How are the winners selected?
Winners are selected after thorough evaluation by renowned judges who has significant contribution in the particular award category. The nominations are anonymized to avoid any bias in evaluations. -
Will I receive feedback from a submission?
No, feedback is not given on submission. Only the winner submissions will be announced. -
When will I find out if I am receiving an award?
The shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email by Women in AI North America team in the first week of May 2022. -
How are awards issued?
Awards will be handed to winners at the awards ceremony on May 13, 2022 (tentative). For those who could not attend the award ceremony in-person, it will be shipped to their mailing address. -
When and where will the award ceremony take place?
The award ceremony will take place in Washington D.C (more info to follow) and will also be livestreamed virtually where the attendees from across North America can join and celebrate.