You can nominate yourself or another female AI leader by completing our online application by November 15, 2024. Nominations open on October 1, 2024. If you want to be kept informed of the timeline, please register your interest here.

Absolutely! We want to hear about all the fantastic work you are leading in the way of demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovation and developing and utilizing AI for the common good.

Nominees will be assessed and selected based on the following criteria:

• Leadership in AI: Demonstrated leadership in the development and application of AI technologies.
• Responsible AI Practices: Commitment to ethical, responsible, and socially beneficial uses of AI.
• Impactful Work: Significant and tangible contributions in the sectors of our 2024/25 categories (which will be confirmed shortly and made public on the page). We also welcome contributions from fields intersecting with our categories.
• Diversity of Background: We would love to see nominations from Representation from various regions and sectors, highlighting diverse perspectives.
• Innovative Solutions: Development of creative and effective solutions to real-world problems using AI.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Active collaboration with others and mentorship roles within the AI community.
• Alignment with WSFR.AI Goals: Clear alignment with the mission of promoting responsible AI for the common good, in particular with a view to creating concrete societal impact.

Nominees must be of legal age and are part of a project, initiative, organization and/or company that was implemented in the recent past or is currently being implemented, and is not just an idea. Nominees can be self-employed, founders, or employed with an organization.We welcome nominations from a broad range of backgrounds and contexts. If you're unsure whether you qualify, reach out to us.

As awardee, you can expect to receive the following:

• Trophy and Certificate: A personalized trophy and certificate recognizing your outstanding work.
• Public Recognition: We will announce our winners in press releases, on social media, and on the WSFR.AI website.
• Feature Stories and Media Coverage: Your profile and story will be published in interview features and various media channels.
• Invitation to WSFR.AI Award Ceremony and Conference: The top 5 nominees per category will be invited to attend the in-person Award Ceremony and Conference in Spring 2025. Your costs to attend this event will be covered by WSFR.AI.
• Feature your Work at the Award Ceremony and Conference: You will be able to speak about your work and achievement during a dedicated slot at our event.
• Networking Opportunities at the Conference: Invitations to exclusive networking events with industry leaders and fellow awardees.
• Professional Development: Access to training, workshops, and mentorship programs provided by our partners.
• Support and Resources: Amazing benefits from our networks of partners. Among others, you will be able to benefit from personal branding training, a recorded interview to use for your personal positioning, and much more.

This year we are presenting awards in the following five categories: AI and Democracy, AI in Education, AI in Healthcare and Medicine, and AI in Climate Action. We plan to expand the award categories in the future. Stay tuned!

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The winners will be announced in person at the WSFR.AI Award Ceremony and Conference scheduled to take place in Spring 2025. The top five nominees per category will be invited to the in-person event. Further details to be released.