Mel Wrote It is getting ready to honour the fantastic women and gender-diverse people shaping the future of technology in Australia. Atlassian's 2024 Women Leading Tech Awards are more than just an event - they're a movement!
Introduction
Hey lovely,
*rips the bandaid off*
I'll admit that some awards are tokenistic and full of fluff.
So, as an awards copywriter, I LOVE it when awards programs are part of something much BIGGER.
Awards that MEAN something.
Awards that are part of a MOVEMENT.
Like championing and celebrating gender diverse, non-binary and women-identifying trailblazers in male-dominated industries...
*Women Leading Tech has entered the chat*
Diversity and inclusivity are core values of the Women Leading Tech community, reflecting the tech industry's dynamic and evolving nature.
Presented by Tech game-changer Atlassian, you KNOW these awards will be the real deal.
Plus, the awards were significantly expanded this year, with a new category - Customer Success - and many new partners and entrants.
Diverse and Inclusive
Awards highlight a range of talent, from rising stars competing for the Rising Star trophy to experienced leaders competing for the Executive Leader and Woman of the Year prizes.
The Champion of Change, Sustainability Crusader, Mentor, and Social Impact Advocate categories recognize those who extend their influence beyond their organizations.
Key Dates for Women Leading Tech Awards 2024
Entry Deadline | 11:59 pm AEDT, 1 February 2024 |
Late Entry Deadline | 11:59 pm AEDT, 9 February 2024 |
People’s Choice Poll Launch | 13 February 2024 |
Judging Period | 16 February – 4 March 2024 |
People’s Choice Poll Closes | 4 March 2024 |
Finalist Announcement | 8 March 2024 |
Early Bird Tickets End | 13 March 2024 |
Awards Night | 6:00 pm-11:00 pm, 21 March 2024, Sydney Town Hall |
Categories and Eligibility: An Overview
Eligibility period:
This year's eligibility period stretches from 1 January 2023 - 9 February 2024,
Nominees’ work would need to be active during the eligibility period to be considered.
Entry Fees
On-time (until 11:59pm AEDT, Thursday 1 February 2024): $349.00 + GST
Late entries (Friday 2 February 2024 - Friday 9 February 2024): $449.00 + GST
Categories:
Celebrating the contributions of everyone across the Tech sector, each category, sponsored by leading tech companies like Atlassian, Canva, Quantium, Pubmatic, Four Seven Seven and Monash University, spotlights areas where women and gender-diverse people of Australia are making significant impacts.
A comprehensive and inclusive set of criteria is in place for the Awards, ensuring that a diverse range of talent is represented.
In the AdTech category, women who have made significant contributions to digital advertising are recognized, while the Advocacy category recognizes holistic approaches to female recruitment, development, and retention.
Complete list of the 30 x 2024 award categories:
Adtech
Advocacy (Sponsored by Four Seven Seven)
Business Support
CFO
Champion of change
Customer Success - New
Cyber security
Data science (Sponsored by Quantium)
Delivery
Design (Sponsored by Canva)
Education/Research (Sponsored by Monash University)
Engineering
Entrepreneur/founder
Executive leader (Sponsored by Pubmatic)
Fintech
Glass ceiling
Innovator
Marketing
Martech
Mentor (Sponsored by Atlassian)
People and Culture
Product
Public relations
Rising star
Sales
Social impact advocate
Sustainability crusader
People’s choice
Lifetime achievement
Woman of the Year (Sponsored by Atlassian)
Ready to Make Your Mark? Let's Chat!
The countdown to this monumental event is underway, and I am eager to support you with your award submissions.
Whether you're a rising star or an experienced leader, your story deserves recognition.
Let's chat about your accomplishments and how we can create an entry you'll be proud of.
Your Awards Hype-Woman!
Mel xx
As a multi-award-winning B2B Awards Copywriter in Australia and a Queer and Neurodivergent business owner, I've created this info hub to reflect accessibility and inclusivity in the business awards space. For any additional requests or feedback, reach out at hello@melwroteit.com or visit www.melwroteit.com.