AWIS Announces Call for 2025 Annual Member Award Nominations

August 15, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Shelley O’Brien
202-588-8175
obrien@awis.org

AWIS Announces Call for 2025 Annual Member Award Nominations

WASHINGTON DC, August 15, 2025 – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Annual Awards. AWIS members may nominate themselves and highlight their strong leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Non-members may join the AWIS community during the award cycle and be considered for awards.

“These annual awards honor AWIS members who have made substantial contributions to increasing workplace diversity, promoting women into leadership roles, and fostering more inclusive practices in STEM,” said Meredith Gibson, CEO of AWIS. “We look forward to celebrating our members and the positive impact they make to advance science, equity, and inclusion throughout the STEM ecosystem.”

Award Categories:

  • Spark Award – Highlights a student or early career leader in STEM who is a visible and vocal advocate for diversity and inclusive scientific practices.
  • Meridian Award – Recognizes a mid-career professional whose diversity and inclusion efforts represent a true leader in the pursuit of workplace equity.
  • Zenith Award – Honors a senior career professional’s lifetime of innovative achievements and commitment to workplace diversity in STEM.

 

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm ET on September 15, 2025. Please see the website for application requirements.

To access the nomination form or read about the accomplishments and contributions of prior awardees, please visit awis.org/annual-awards/.

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About AWIS: Founded in 1971, AWIS is dedicated to driving equity and excellence in STEM by championing the interests of women across all disciplines and employment sectors so they can achieve their full potential. AWIS advocacy initiatives are committed to driving systemic change to support the 12.3M women in STEM. Our supportive community provides a sense of belonging, as well as career resources, scholarships, and opportunities for networking, mentoring, volunteering, recognition, and professional development to over 7,000 members. AWIS communications inspire over 67,000 social media followers, 32,000 monthly website visitors, and 24,000 newsletter subscribers globally. To become an AWIS member, learn about partner opportunities, or donate visit www.awis.org.