The NCWIT AspireIT Impact Award honors Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community members and TECHNOLOchicas for their incredible efforts to create opportunities and grow interest in computing through computing-related events and community groups.

Selection will be based on an individual’s contribution to initiative(s) and program(s) that:

• connects communities of technical girls, women, genderqueer, and non-binary people of all ages
• creates opportunities to participate in computing for marginalized populations including girls, non-binary individuals, or students of BIPOC heritage
• exhibits strong near-peer mentorship or peer-led leadership models
• promotes and expands computing career pathways and opportunities in the local community
• continues to grow interest in computing in the local community in a sustainable manner

Note: All applications will be evaluated separately based on the individual applicant's contributions and we may not select all individuals who are working on the same initiative.

Applicants will need to share specific details surrounding their various activities, submit brief essays that encompass their initiatives in a compelling way, and record a short video response that speaks about their efforts and discusses what motivates and inspires them. 

Please see the Application Step-by-Step guide for assistance with this process. For a brief walkthrough in navigating the application within the SurveyMonkey Apply system, you can watch this overview tutorial on Vimeo.

Find out more about the Impact Award and eligibility to apply at https://www.aspirations.org/aspireit/impact-award