18 Women Shaping the Tech Industry

SALT LAKE CITY, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The (WTC), a national organization focused on the impact of women in diving high growth for the technology sector, today announced the finalists for the 2019 Women Tech Awards. By recognizing technology-focused women throughout the industry, these awards bring visibility to women creating new technologies, driving innovation, impacting tech companies and inspiring the technology community. 

"Despite comprising a smaller portion of the technology workforce proportionally, our technology community is full of women who validate the growing body of research showing that women are an essential component of driving high growth in technology," said Cydni Tetro, WTC president. "By recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of these women, the Women Tech Awards amplifies their impact more broadly throughout the technology sector and inspires more women and girls to pursue STEM fields."

Since launching 12 years ago, the Women Tech Awards has created a platform that elevates and celebrates the innovations, contributions and leadership of women in technology. This visibility and recognition has helped inspire thousands of other women and high school girls to pursue STEM careers. 

Listed alphabetically, the Women Tech Award finalists are as follows:

Finalists were selected based on professional achievements, personal accomplishments, business leadership and industry experiences. Judging for the awards was conducted by a panel of leaders throughout the technology community. 

Award recipients will be announced Oct. 9, 2019 at an awards luncheon at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The 2019 awards will be presented by Dealertrack, Dell EMC, Domo, EY, Health Catalyst, Pelion and Vivint Smart Home.

Tables and tickets for the awards can be purchased at www.womentechcouncil.org. 

For more information regarding WTC or the event:Kristin Wright kristin.com 801-960-2007

Women Tech Council (WTC) is a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector through developing programs that propel the economic pipeline from high school K-12 to the C-suite. WTC offers mentoring, visibility, opportunities and networking to more than 10,000 women and men working in technology to create business environments focused on inclusivity and high performance. Through this work, WTC propels women in technology careers and the talent pipeline by ensuring a strong, diverse and entrepreneurial technology workforce. For more information on Women Tech Council, visit: .

Source: Prnewswire.com

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