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#empowHERaccess Award Categories
#empowHERaccess Inaugural Awards recognized contributions to the cloud ecosystem by both organizations and individuals.
Award Ceremony was held on July 14, 2022
Congratulations to 2021 #empowHERaccess Award Winners
Let’s give a round of applause to our #empowHERaccessAwards Winners!! Thank you for being the change-makers for the #WomenInCloud community—KEEP ROCKING!
Supplier of the Year
This award celebrates corporate companies who provide access to women tech entrepreneurs and professionals.
2021 Winner: Christine Puccio, F5 | VP, Global Cloud Alliances
Digital Transformation Project of the Year
This award celebrates entrepreneurs who implemented digital transformation to advance ESG goals in partnership with cities, corporations or communities
2021 Winner: Kathy Durfee, TechHouse | CEO & Founder
Women in Technology Outstanding Leadership
The award recognizes women tech professionals who exemplify purpose-driven leadership through their work accelerate ESG policy and investments
2021 Winner: Sara Menker, Gro Intelligence | CEO & Founder
Advisor of the Year Award
This award celebrates WIC advisors who continue to accelerate access for women tech entrepreneurs and professionals through their mentorship
2021 Winner: Lisa Opoku, Goldman Sachs | Partner, Chief Operating Officer of Engineering
Investor of the Year
This award celebrates ESG investors who continue to provide economic access to women entrepreneurs by investing $1M+
2021 Winner: Sharon Vosmek, Astia | CEO
About Women in Cloud’s #empowHERaccess Campaign
#empowHERaccess is an annual digital advocacy campaign by Women in Cloud to initiate greater economic access for women in technology. The 2022 #empowHERaccess campaign will focus on accelerating global ESG goals through collective action.
The campaign aims to empower the women and allies we serve by igniting equitable economic access, building a connected and inclusive community, and shaping a sustainable future of technology through policy-driven industry excellence that inspires purpose-driven leadership.
