#empowHERaccess Awards Are Open Now! 

We are delighted to announce the call for nominations for the 2022 #empowHERaccess Awards are now open! #empowHERaccess is an annual digital advocacy campaign hosted by Women in Cloud to generate greater economic access for women in technology. 

As part of the #empowHERaccess campaign, Women in Cloud is inviting you to join us in acknowledging and celebrating the leaders, advisors, investors, and partners who have provided you with access and advocacy throughout your entrepreneurial journey by nominating them for one of five awards: 

• Digital Transformation Project of the Year Award
• Women in Technology Outstanding Leadership Award
• Supplier of the Year Award
• Advisor of the Year Award
• Investor of the Year Award

Here are also a few tips from some of our judges on writing a ‘winning submission’:

• Address the category criteria and points that the judges are specifically looking for
• Highlight the individual and/or the issue; state what was put in place to solve the/an issue; how is success being measured; what was the result; how long has the work and/or initiative has been running; what is the reach; what has been the feedback
• Focus on the deliverables rather than accolades
• Be as factual and concise where possible
• Include additional URLs that support the submission and the criteria requirements

By nominating yourself or others, you will get access to the following benefits:

1. Free ticket to award ceremony & dinner
2. Social Media Spotlight reaching over 1M+ audience
3. Invitation to Cloud Leader Circle
4. Expedited access to secure warm introductions in our network

Women in Cloud would like to hear from you! Submit your nominations by completing the award nomination application by June 30, 2021. Those chosen will be honored at an Award Ceremony on July 14th during the #WICxInspire event.  

Advance Policies: Apply To Participate In 51% Certification Policy Roundtable

If you are a women tech founder or corporate leader thinking of Women Owned Certifications, then you should consider participating in the 51% Certification Policy Roundtable.  

In this roundtable, we will explore challenges, situations, and ideas to expand the 51% certification policy to allow women-owned technology businesses to extend their reach beyond share percentages to unlock access to U.S. federal government and enterprise contracts.

Apply to attend the one-hour facilitated roundtable on June 9th, 2022 here ⬇️

https://lnkd.in/gT2EkweP (5 spots remaining)

WICxLEAD Program: Deadline Approaching. The last Call To Apply is May 30th.

Two weeks ago we shared information about the WICxLead program to aid CEO’s in developing women to lead and influence Corporate ESG Efforts through digital transformation. 

If you are exploring Why Women, we just published a Forbes article to share 5 reasons why we believe developing women in your organization will be the right direction and 5 ways executives can evolve sustainability engagements.  

So what are you waiting for? Nominate women in your organization to be part of the WICxLEAD program today. Deadline is May30th.

Ladies Get Paid Annual Conference - Community Partner Event

We’re excited to announce that we’re a Community Partner at the Ladies Get Paid annual conference, Get Money Get Paid! Happening on May 24th from 11-5p ET, this FREE, virtual event includes workshops, talks, panels, and networking, all about helping you grow your career, business, and bank account. Workshop tracks include:

🌟 Work

🌟 Business

🌟 Personal finance

🌟 Crypto

You’ll also be able to connect directly with thousands of ambitious women from around the world, plus learn about amazing organizations - like ours! - working towards pay parity and beyond. Learn more at getmoney-getpaid.com.

👉🏼 Register Here