Tech in Government Abie Award

The Tech in Government Abie Award highlights the work of a woman or nonbinary individual in technology within the central or state government in India who has worked behind the scenes in improving governmental services through technical innovation and modernizing the functionality of government.
The individual in technology is a public servant who serves Indian citizens working within the government for 5+ years.

*Presidential appointees are not eligible for this award.

Opportunities for Award Recipient

  • The recipient is honored at Grace Hopper Celebration India and invited to the Abie Award Ceremony on the Mainstage at GHCI
  • The award winner will also have a few speaking engagements throughout GHCI 25 on their work and accomplishments
  • Trip to GHCI 25 (Includes lodging, GHCI 25 registration, and a stipend for travel and expenses during the event)

Selection Criteria

Nominees are mid-career civil servants working within the central or state government who empower women and nonbinary individuals in technology in that industry. Nominees are evaluated based on the following:

  • Technical Expertise: How is this nominee leveraging the power of technology to better serve Indians?
  • Leadership: How does the nominee demonstrate exemplary leadership and coalition building as they serve the public?
  • Impact on the Community of Women and Nonbinary individuals in technology: How has the nominee deliberately acted to increase the impact, of women and nonbinary people’s representation, and effectiveness in technology?

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