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Our Initiatives: Women of Vision

The Women of Vision Awards Banquet, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.

April 30, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 pm ~ Networking Reception
7:00 - 9:30 pm ~ Dinner Banquet

Fairmont Hotel
170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Directions and Parking
Business Formal Attire

REGISTRATION
Tables and tickets are now available, so register online today!

We invite you to sponsor a table for your 10 employees, colleagues, or guests. Individual tickets are also available.

We encourage you to participate in our “Share The Vision” effort and donate a sponsored table to students. You can invite your own students, or we can fill the table with students on your behalf.

$2,750 ~ Early Bird Table Rate Ends February 11, 2009
$3,000 ~ Regular Table Rate Ends April 24, 2009
$275 ~ Early Bird Ticket Rate Ends February 11, 2009
$300 ~ Regular Ticket Rate Ends April 24, 2009

Space is limited, and seating will be assigned in order of registration.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Download this pdf to see the benefits of becoming a Gold, Silver, or Bronze event sponsor. For questions, please contact Jody Mahoney.

NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now closed, and we would like to thank everyone who submitted a nomination.

The award winners will be selected in early February, and nominators will be notified.

AWARD CATEGORIES
Innovation recognizes a woman who has contributed significantly to technology innovation. The innovation might be creating unusual and important technology or approaching developing technology in a significantly new and innovative way, such as by bringing diverse people and experiences together in the technology creation process.

Social Impact recognizes a woman who developed or applied technology with a significant impact on society and/or the community. These people are creating or employing technologies that are changing our world in positive ways.

Leadership recognizes a woman who has led an important technology development or innovation, made a significant contribution to the technology industry, and someone who inspires others.

Please note that neither the members of the Board of Trustees nor any member of the staff of the Anita Borg Institute are eligible for nomination. We encourage international nominations!

2009 EVENT SPONSORS
We are grateful for the generous support of our 2009 Women of Vision sponsors!