The 7th edition of the Women in Tech® Global Awards, held on November 14, 2024, in Paris, France, celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the technology sector and beyond. This prestigious event, hosted at the Hôtel de Lassay, the palace of the French National Assembly, served as a platform to recognize the pioneering efforts of female leaders who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
Recognizing Exceptional Female Leadership
The Women in Tech® Global Awards presented a range of accolades, including the inaugural Women in Tech® Global Honorary Award, which was bestowed upon Her Excellency Denise Campbell Bauer, the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco. This distinguished award acknowledged Ambassador Bauer’s outstanding leadership, her unwavering commitment to empowering women, and her ability to foster international cooperation and drive positive change across various domains.
Amplifying Diverse Voices and Experiences
The 2024 Women in Tech® Global Awards ceremony was the culmination of a three-month world tour featuring seven regional awards across LATAM, North America, Africa, Europe, APAC, MENA, and Caucasus and Central Asia. This global reach ensured that the event celebrated the diverse contributions of women from different cultural and geographical backgrounds, providing a platform for their stories and experiences to be heard and celebrated.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Leaders
Among the speakers was Marzieh Hamidi, a remarkable 21-year-old Afghan refugee and taekwondo athlete, whose powerful speech resonated deeply with the attendees. Hamidi’s journey of survival and determination, as well as her dream to win an Olympic medal for the women of Afghanistan, underscored the ongoing struggle for women’s rights in the country and the importance of global solidarity in supporting these efforts.
Celebrating the Trailblazers
The 2024 Women in Tech® Global Awards ceremony in Paris served as a powerful testament to the remarkable contributions of women in the technology sector and beyond. By spotlighting the achievements of diverse female leaders, providing a platform for their voices, and fostering a global community of support and collaboration, the event has the potential to inspire and empower the next generation of women to pursue their dreams and drive positive change in their communities and the world.
Congratulations to the 2024 Women in Tech Global Awards winners:
🏆 H.E. Denise Campbell Bauer (U.S. Ambassador to France) – Global Honorary Award
🏆 Natalia Alejandra Vargas Terán – Aspiring Teen Awards, sponsored by AXA
🏆 Marwa Hammad – Best Ally Award, sponsored by Bouygues Group
🏆 IT For Girls NTT DATA, Inc. – Most Impactful Initiative Award, sponsored by Pluxee
🏆 Momoko Fukunaga – Most Disruptive Award, sponsored by Amazon
🏆 Helo Passos – Woman in Web3 Award, sponsored by The Sandbox
🏆 Tonya Hicks – Greentech Start-Up Award
🏆 Audrey Plonk – Tech Diplomacy Award
🏆 Varuna Bangaleea – Global Leadership Award
🏆 Sasha Bezuhanova – Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Absa Group
The 2024 Women in Tech® Global Awards ceremony in Paris served as a powerful testament to the remarkable contributions of women in the technology sector and beyond. By spotlighting the achievements of diverse female leaders, providing a platform for their voices, and fostering a global community of support and collaboration, the event has the potential to inspire and empower the next generation of women to pursue their dreams and drive positive change in their communities and the world.
