AnitaB Pass It On Award: Supporting Women in Computing 🌟
My Journey as a PIO Award Winner 💫
In 2022, I was honored to receive the Pass It On (PIO) Award for my initiative focused on improving resources and opportunities for women and other marginalized communities in technology.
What is the Pass It On Award? 🏆
The Systers Pass It On Awards Program, established by AnitaB.org, is a vital initiative that:
Supports women technologists in building community
Promotes the advancement of women in computing
Provides funding through cash prizes
Creates a network of mutual support
The program’s unique “pass it on” philosophy encourages recipients to share their knowledge and benefits, creating a ripple effect of support throughout the computing community.
Selection Criteria ✅
The award is open to women who meet the following criteria:
Age 18 or older
Currently in or aspiring to join the computing field
Supported Project Types
The program supports various initiatives, including:
Assistance with life transitions and studies
Projects benefiting girls and women in tech
Initiatives to inspire women to pursue computing
Support for educational expenses
Mentoring and community support programs
Building our Women in Computer Science community through events and workshops
My Project: Women in Computer Science Initiative 👩💻
My awarded project focused on developing the Women in Computer Science initiative at my university. Key accomplishments included:
Establishing the Women in CS Council
Hosting Targeted Events:
Technical interview preparation
Behavioral interview workshops
Career development sessions
Creating Safe Spaces for community questions and support
Application Process 📝
The application journey involved:
Detailed written submission
Professor reference
Review period
Notification in late summer/fall
Impact and Outcomes 🎯
Through this initiative, we’ve been able to:
Create a supportive community
Provide practical career preparation
Establish lasting support structures
Foster meaningful connections
Get Involved! 🤝
Interested in our community and events?
Follow our journey: linktr.ee/uwowics
Attend our events
Join our support network
Acknowledgment 💝
I am deeply grateful to AnitaB.org for their support in making this initiative possible. Their commitment to advancing women in technology continues to create meaningful change in our community.
Have questions about the Pass It On Award or our initiatives? Feel free to join the systers community on discord or in the anitab forum!