The person eligible for this award must:

• Identify as She/Her, She/They, or They/Them

• Reside in Australia

• Be in a technology leadership role

• The technical achievements described must have been completed in the Australian market during the 25/26 Financial Year

 What we are looking for in the entry:

• Clear and concise communication of how you use technology to solve business or user problems

• Clear and concise communication of your technical achievements - we want to hear about the technical complexity and options considered!

• Real-world application and impact of your technology solution
  Leading a team of software engineers or technical experts through a project to delivery

• Commitment to continuous professional development and an appetite for learning

• Active involvement in the digital community

Tip: When responding to questions, please provide as many numerical measures as possible - quantifying your success will help contextualise your submission for the industry judges.

1.  Full Name (first and last name)

2. Role Title

3. Organisation

4. LinkedIn URL

5. Bio (150 words)

6. What made you pursue a career in the digital industry, and what drives your passion for it? (150 words)

7. What is the purpose of your role within the organisation, and how does it contribute to the successful delivery of technology projects and commercial outcomes? (100 words)

8. Describe a project you led during the 25/26 financial year. What was the business problem you aimed to solve, and what approach did you take to address it? (300 words)

9. How was the solution for this project technically designed? Include details of the tech stack, development process, and why the technologies were chosen. (300 words)

10. What challenges did you face during the project, and how did you overcome them? Share the project outcomes, including how they compare to the original goals. Include commercial impact, metrics of success, or feedback demonstrating results. (300 words)

11. Please explain how you continue to innovate at work to evolve your organisations approach to technology adoption and optimisation. (200 words)

12. What is a key moment that shaped your approach to technology leadership projects and what did it teach you? (250 words)

13. Please provide a link or testimonial that highlights your contributions to the tech industry or gender equity.