The Hidden Figures Awards celebrate the extraordinary women in STEM – innovators, leaders, and visionaries whose breakthroughs inspire the next generation and reshape what’s possible.

Award nominations are open

Who in your world is driving real change? Nominate the women and allies transforming STEM through innovation, grit, and purpose. Step up, honour their work, and help unlock their next chapter.

Find all the details and nomination guidelines here.

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About the Awards

Why?

The Hidden Figures Awards exist to make sure no brilliant contribution goes unseen. Like the Black women behind NASA’s moon landing, too many women in STEM change the game without the world ever noticing. We’re here to change that by shining a light on the women whose work, vision, and impact shape our collective future.

Who?

Think of that colleague who led a groundbreaking project, the friend whose startup is solving tough problems, or the woman whose volunteer work empowers communities through tech. They don’t seek the spotlight. They’ve never been nominated – yet they embody the spirit of innovation and resilience that drives STEM forward.

How?

To honour these changemakers:

  • The Hidden Figures Awards (except the “Diversity Ally” category) are open to women.
  • Anyone can nominate, even the nominee herself.
  • Nominees must be first-time awardees or finalists.
  • Nominations must connect directly to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).

Hidden Figures Award categories

Empowered Woman

Empowered Woman

Startup / Innovation

Startup / Innovation

Non Profit

Non-Profit Organisation

Schedule

31 July
Nominations deadline

1 September
Announcement of finalists

26 September
Award Ceremony

A jury panel, chosen for their expertise and commitment to advancing diversity in tech, will review nominations and vote. The top three finalists in each category will join us at the Hidden Figures Awards ceremony, where we’ll announce the winners.

Diversity Ally Award
(audience choice)

Ally

Diversity Ally

Launched in 2024 to overwhelming enthusiasm, the Diversity Ally Award celebrates the champions building a more inclusive tech world. Unlike our other categories, this award is decided by the public – not a jury. It’s your voice that lifts these changemakers into the spotlight. These are the individuals unlocking opportunity, backing female tech talent, and helping create spaces where everyone can thrive.

Schedule

31 July
Nominations deadline

8 Aug. – 10 September
Audience voting

12 September
Announcement of finalists

26 September
Award Ceremony

The nominations are open to all — the top three finalists will join us at the Hidden Figures Awards ceremony, where we’ll crown the ally who’s driving real change.

Know someone who fits the bill? Nominate them today and help us spotlight their impact.

Hidden Figures Awards 2025 sponsors

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Are you passionate about advancing women in STEM? Join us. Support the Hidden Figures Awards and become a partner in celebrating innovation, leadership, and human impact. Reach out to explore sponsorship opportunities!

Discover past Hidden Figures Award winners

Every year, our juries face the exhilarating challenge of selecting winners from a pool of extraordinary candidates. Want to see the changemakers we’ve celebrated in past years? Explore their stories, their work, and the ripple
effect of their impact.

Hidden Figures Awards jury

Your chance to join the celebration

Every nominator gets the chance to win a ticket for the #wetechtogether conference and the Hidden Figures Awards Ceremony 2025, where we will be celebrating and awarding the incredible candidates you nominated!

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