AWARDS

Leadership Awards

The 2025 WiTH Leadership Awards Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit on November 12, 2025.

ABOUT

The WITH Leadership Award honors women and men who serve as technology career role models and mentors in our communities and who empower women to be bold leaders. WITH donates 100% of all revenues from Leadership Awards sponsorships to charity organizations that support their local community and whose missions and activities align with the goals of the WITH organization to

provide under-represented individuals access to opportunities that advance their careers in technology through innovative programs and support such as:

Professional Development –

Assert ourselves as leaders, leveraging resources near and far to broaden our collective expertise.

Mentoring & Networking –

Foster growth in our professional network: connect, inspire, and encourage each other.

Community Engagement –

Be avid ambassadors of technology by enciuraging youth to pursue careers in our field.

All of which include a common focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging.

AWARD NOMINATIONS

AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2025!

Nominations will remain open until July 31, 2025

We’re looking for stories that move us—leaders who have dared to act differently, who have supported others selflessly, and who show us all what it means to lead with both purpose and power. If you know someone whose work deserves to be celebrated on a stage like this, nominate them today. Whether it’s a colleague, mentor, peer, or rising star you’ve watched from afar, now is the time to shine a spotlight on their contributions. Please include specific examples, stories, or accomplishments that illustrate the nominee’s impact.The more you can share about why this person deserves recognition, the better. Finalists and winners will be selected by a panel of past honorees and WiTH Foundation leadership. Award recipients will be honored live on stage at the SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit on November 12, 2025, in front of hundreds of industry leaders, innovators, and community members.

The categories for 2025 are:

1. Catalyst for Change & Lifetime Achievement Award

For bold leaders driving transformative impact

Recognizes individuals who have sparked meaningful change, innovation, or growth within their organization(s) or the broader industry. This award honors those who have taken courageous steps to challenge the status quo, in alignment with the Bold Moves theme.

2. Mentor & Champion Award

For those lifting others as they rise

Celebrates someone who has made mentorship and inclusion central to their leadership. This person has actively supported emerging women leaders and advanced diversity and access within their organization or community.

3. Emerging Leader Award

For rising stars making waves early

Honors an early-career professional who is already driving significant impact. This award recognizes visionary thinking, leadership maturity beyond their years, and the potential to shape the future of technology and leadership.

4. Community Impact Award

For leaders using tech to uplift others

Recognizes an individual whose work—whether through nonprofit, outreach, or local/global initiatives—has positively impacted communities using technology, education, or advocacy.

PAST DONATION RECIPIENTS

Each year WITH donates 100% of all revenues from Leadership Awards sponsorships to a number of local charitable organizations that forward the growth of women in technology.
The previous charity recipients include: