Johannesburg, South Africa – The Womandla Foundation is thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Women in STEAM Awards powered by Tactile Technologies, a prestigious event celebrating exceptional women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts in STEM, Energy, AI and Mathematics.
The Womandla Foundation is dedicated to honouring the most inspirational female role models and those making a positive impact in their communities. The Women in STEAM Awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of women who have excelled in their fields, driven innovation, and inspired the next generation of female leaders. This year’s awards will honour outstanding achievements across the following categories:
● Science
● Technology
● Engineering
● Arts in STEM
● Mathematics
● Rising Star
● Advocacy in STEAM
● AI (Artificial Intelligence)
● Energy
“We are excited to see the STEAM Awards and their influence strengthen across Southern Africa. There are no limits to what innovation in various industries can do and bring to our developing country. Womandla Foundation is intentional about harnessing and celebrating that,”says Sam Gqomo, Founder of the Womandla Foundation.
Womandla Foundation remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for women in STEAM. By highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of women in these fields, the organization aims to inspire and empower more women to pursue careers in STEAM, breaking barriers and achieving their full potential.
The winners of the Womandla Women in STEAM Awards will be announced on 24 August 2024 at Avianto Wedding Venue, Muldersdrift in Johannesburg, marking the culmination of Women’s Month in South Africa.
“We encourage all women and organizations to share their success stories regarding gender empowerment. Their dedication, passion, and groundbreaking work are not only advancing their respective fields but also paving the way for future generations of women in STEAM,” says Gqomo.
The fifth Annual Women in STEAM Awards promises an evening of inspiration, celebration, and networking. Attendees will include distinguished leaders from various industries, esteemed guests, and past award recipients who continue to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Submit your entry https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAxTNp0T-ALw6tjuP-HaMh-ngmgIhg5W6L7uIjVllHU5sB3Q/viewform to be considered for this year’s Womandla Women in STEAM Awards. Applications close on 17 July 2024.
About Womandla Foundation
Womandla Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to bridging the gender gap by upskilling and training African women, enabling them to further their economic development and make significant contributions to society. The general objective of Womandla is to celebrate and empower women in Africa and around the globe. Womandla collaborates with other organizations to promote social innovation, public education, community enrichment, and transformation. We are committed to providing sustainable, relevant programs in all spheres within technologies, media, skills development, mentorship, and every sector to empower young girls to live out their destiny.
Contact:Taahirah AriefdienEmail: hello@womandla.com