For some reason at this time of the year there are fair few Tech, Science and Engineering based Awards Nominations calls. This year is no different to any other. In the past week I’ve been contacted by couple of different organizations requesting I forward the information on and let people know about it. Since these awards are free to nominate anyone you think is appropriate and they are supporting the industry to create great role models I would recommend that you take the time to nominate people that you think should be highlighted within our industry!
Rosalind Franklin Award – Royal Society
The Royal Society Rosalind Franklin Award is funded by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as part of its efforts to promote women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The award is made to an individual for an outstanding contribution to any area of STEM.
The Award, made annually, consists of a medal and a grant of £30,000, and the recipient is called upon to deliver a lecture as part of the Society’s public lecture series. It is anticipated that the award will be made to someone in their mid-career and actively involved in scientific research. Nominations are welcomed for both women and men.
As part of the nomination process for the Award all nominees are asked to put forward a proposal for a project that would raise the profile of women in STEM in their host institution and/or field of expertise in the UK. The recipient of the Award will be expected to spend a proportion of the Award fund on implementing their project.
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2010 ROSALIND FRANKLIN AWARD ARE OPEN
Deadline for nominations is Monday 25 January 2010
Please see the nomination forms here: Rosalind Franklin Award
Northwest Women in Business Awards
The 3rd Northwest Women in Business Awards 2010 were launched today, Monday 26th October. These awards give recognition to women in business throughout the Northwest and reward the huge contribution that they make to the regional economy.
The Awards, organised by the Northwest Women’s Enterprise Forum (NWWEF) both celebrate the achievements of the women who are running some of the region’s most successful and innovative businesses and inspire more women to consider enterprise as a career.
Major funding for the awards comes from the NWDA and this year the organisers are proud also to announce unprecedented support from the private sector. The Awards, which takes place on Friday 29 January 2010 at Ribby Hall, Lancashire, are to be presented in association with lead sponsor Barclays Wealth.
This year there are 5 awards categories including a specialist Creative & Digital sector award. Deadline for entries is Friday 20th November 2009
Entry forms and information about how to register to attend the Gala Dinner are available at www.glasgows.couk/nwwomeninbusinessawards
And don’t forget to nominate and vote for GirlyGeekdom in the Mashable Open Web Awards and the Computer Weekly Awards! You’ll find the links in the sidebar!
