SALT LAKE CITY, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women Tech Council (WTC) (http://www.womentechcouncil.org) will host its Sixth Annual Women Tech Awards Sept. 12, 2013 and will honor 17 women in the technology field. The program recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community. The event is presented by Ernst & Young, Stoel Rives, USTAR, eBay, HireVue, Zions Bank Women's Financial Center and MountainWest Capital Network. Finalists and award recipients will be honored at an awards luncheon. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Grand America Hotel (555 S. Main in Salt Lake City).
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Over the past six years the WTC has honored 90 women, 15 university students and sponsored over 100 high school students for the awards helping to inspire the next generation of STEM focused students. This past year the WTC launched a scholarship program which offered four high school students, pursuing STEM degrees, scholarships. They have also introduced the Academic Excellence Award for university-level students. Women Tech Council is thrilled to be able to impact the education community in such a meaningful way.
The Women Tech Award finalists, listed alphabetically, are as follows:
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"We recognize women who make a difference in the technology ecosystem. This year we have 17 women who have made a significant impact in technology, they are creating jobs, building new innovative products, mentoring the next generation and contributing to the community," Cydni Tetro said. "We are honored to be able to provide a platform to recognize women of this caliber. Congratulations to this year's finalists."
Pulled from the 17 finalists the award recipients will be announced at the awards luncheon. A selection committee from the technology industry, venture, government and professional communities selected the finalists and will select the award recipients.
The three Academic Excellence Finalists (university-level students who are excelling in STEM fields of study) are:
- Sara Ehlert, Brigham Young University, Electrical Engineering
- Rosalie Griffin, University of Utah, Bioengineering
- Dayna Stevenson, Westminster College, Computer Science
Tickets for the event are $75.00 for members and $85.00 for non-members. Premier tables for 10 guests are available for $750.00. Tickets can be purchased online at womentechcouncil.org.
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Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 |
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Time: 12:00-1:30 |
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Grand America Hotel |
555 South Main Street |
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Salt Lake City, UT |
About The Women Tech Council
Founded in 2007, the Women Tech Council was designed to be an advocate for women who are currently working for technology companies and for those that may work for businesses in other market sectors working with technology in their job roles.
We provide leadership, resources and mentoring for women while maintaining a strong bond with the business community supporting avenues for top technology talent and visible sponsorship opportunities. We support women-owned and women-operated technology companies. We pride ourselves on recognizing women leaders and entrepreneurs in the technology business and supporting them.
For more information on Women Tech Council, visit: www.womentechcouncil.org.
FOR INFORMATION: Kristin Wright, Women Tech Council, e-mail: [email protected]
SOURCE Women Tech Council
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