Women in Technology (WiT)

As one of Australia’s most respected and active technology industry associations, Women in Technology (WiT) is dedicated to supporting, developing, recognising and promoting the achievements of women in science and technology industries through advocacy, networking events, breakfasts, professional development, mentoring and the prestigious WiT Awards.

Since enlisting the help of the Wings PR team, WiT’s overall media coverage has significantly increased. In addition, WiT’s brand is being modernised to reflect their history, core values and future aspirations.

The Task:

Identify and create strategic media opportunities that showcase the WiT story and achievements of its members.
Prepare engaging stories, media releases, pitches and social media posts to assist WiT in disseminating its key messages, leading to behaviour change.
Ensure WiT’s brand is consistent across all public-facing platforms.

22/10/2021

Renewables expert named WiT rising star

Energy Source & Distribution

A Brisbane engineer whose revolutionary techniques are helping Queensland reach its goal of 50 per cent renewables by 2030 has been named the Rising Star at this year’s Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

28/09/2021

TECHNOLOGY AWARD FINALISTS

highlife Magazine

Toowoomba residents, Associate Professor Eliza Whiteside and Dr Kirsty Owen, have been named finalists in the 2021 Women in Technology Awards. Whiteside and Owen were selected from a field of nearly 300 nominations across 14 categories.

20/08/2021

STEM Punks founder a finalist in tech awards

Moreton Daily

Fiona Holmstrom’s mission to make Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education gender-inclusive has earnt her a place as a finalist in the 2021 Women in Technology Awards.

20/08/2021

Mornings With Belinda Sanders

ABC Radio

17/08/2021

A Redland Hospital doctor is being recognised for her world-first research in emerging viral diseases as a finalist for the Women in Technology awards 2021

Redland City Bulletin

A Redland Hospital doctor who was bitten by a mossie and contracted Ross River virus went on to research the disease and develop a drug which is used to treat sufferers.

Far North and North Queensland Rural Support

ABC Radio

17/05/2021

Queensland women eager to be board-ready

Mirage News

A new virtual event series designed to support Queensland women in their quest to ‘Be Board Ready’ has attracted some of the state’s most accomplished and aspiring business and community leaders.

08/03/2021

MARIE HOWARTH WIT

F Magazine

Recognising the efforts women have made to STEM on a global scale is imperative, according to Marie Howarth, Vice President of Women in Technology (WiT). Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Ms Howarth said organisations such as WiT were ‘choosing to challenge’ by creating a platform to champion women’s achievements.

13/02/2021

The Importance Of Recognising Women’s Contributions To STEM

Women Love Tech

The textbooks at school will teach students about Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Thomas Edison, for their contributions to STEM. What the textbooks tend to neglect are the women who have equally been influential.

Acknowledging females significant contribution to mathematics

get STEM

Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and Isaac Newton are prominent names among the STEM community that we have all heard and learned since childhood. But what about the women who have also shaped history?

13/12/2020

White strawberries just one of the new varieties being developed in Australia

ABC

Australia's leading strawberry breeder is on a delicious quest to release a striking pure white fruit that is ripe when the seeds on its skin turn red.

12/11/2020

RISING STAR IN TECHNOLOGY

highlife Magazine

Toowoomba resident Zoe Eather has won the prestigious Rising Star in Technology award recently at 2020’s Women in Technology Awards.

11/11/2020

LEANNE KEMP WIT AWARD

F Magazine

Leanne Kemp, Queensland Government’s Chief Entrepreneur, has won the Outstanding Achievement Technology Award at the 2020 Women in Technology Awards.

07/11/2020

Babytalk: Researching Stillbirth

ABC

Can you imagine a worse end to a pregnancy than stillbirth? Miscarriage is the loss of a baby early in pregnancy we know 20% of women can experience this sort of loss. Stillbirth refers to the death of a baby much closer to their due date and can be a harder loss to deal with.

05/11/2020

GOLD COASTER WINS STEM AWARD

Blank Gold Coast

Gold Coast local Lauren Hall, Founder and CEO of revolutionary events and hospitality software company IVvy, has won the prestigious Sue Wickenden Innovation in Technology Award at the 2020 Women in Technology (WiT) Awards announced last month.

Mooloolah Valley resident wins tech award for research

MOOLOOLAH Valley resident Dr Elke Hacker has won the prestigious Sue Wickenden Innovation in Science award at the 2020 Women in Technology Awards on October 9.

Award winners

Sunny Coast Times

Two Sunshine Coast scientists claimed prestigious honours in this year's Women in Technology Awards.

17/10/2020

WIT FINALISTS FROM USQ

highlife Magazine

A University of Southern Queensland child psychologist and plant pathologist have been announced as finalists in the 2020 annual Women in Technology Awards.

17/10/2020

Tech gong for IVvy founder

Gold Coast Bulletin

THE co-founder of Gold Coast software company IVvy has taken out a prestigious technology award.

13/10/2020

Toowoomba tech wizz takes out rising star award

The Chronicle

THINKING big about small projects can save cities money and make them more liveable.

12/10/2020

Skin cancer researcher recognised for groundbreaking work

The Courier Mail/Sunshine Coast Daily

A Sunshine Coast skin cancer researcher has been recognised for her efforts using technology to better prevent the disease.

12/10/2020

iVvy founder wins tech award

cim business events

Lauren Hall, the founder and CEO of hospitality software company iVvy, has won the Sue Wickenden Innovation in Technology award at the 2020 Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

Knapp Creek woman up for award

With the federal government budget promising to boost opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, one Scenic Rim resident has been recognised for her achievements in the technology industry.

11/10/2020

Meet the Winners: Women in Technology Awards 2020

Women Love Tech

Every year Women in Technology (WiT) celebrates and awards women across the country. In support of these women who have achieved ground-breaking work in the STEM industry, we’d like to give them a shout out here at Women Love Tech. It’s great to see WiT championing women’s successes in the technology industry and highlighting the work of so many women.

11/10/2020

Women in Technology Awards 2020

Warta Saya

11/10/2020

Meet the Winners: Women in Technology Awards 2020

Technology Times

08/10/2020

WIT AWARDS LOCAL FINALISTS

highlife Magazine

Toowoomba residents Zoe Eather and Vivienne McCollum have been named finalists in the 2020 Women in Technology (WiT) Awards. Ms Eather and Ms McCollum were selected from a record field of 440 nominations.

Mooloolah woman finalist in tech awards

MOOLOOLAH Valley resident Dr Elke Hacker has been recognised for her work in preventing skin cancer.

06/10/2020

Mooloolah woman finalist in tech awards

Sunshine Valley Gazette

Mooloolah Valley resident Dr Elke Hacker has been recognised for her work in preventing skin cancer.

01/10/2020

Researchers up for science and technology awards

Ipswich First

A University of Southern Queensland child psychologist and plant pathologist have been announced as finalists in the 2020 annual Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

28/09/2020

QIMR Berghofer PhD student selected as a finalist in 2020 Women in Technology Awards

Mirage News

Congratulations to Vaishnavi Nathan, who has been selected as a finalist in the Women in Technology (WiT) Queensland 2020 awards in the Young Achiever Science Award category. Vaishnavi (Vaish) is a University of Queensland School of Medicine PhD candidate studying melanoma genetics in the Oncogenomics Group at QIMR Berghofer.

28/09/2020

Finalists revealed for 2020 Women in Technology Awards

technology Decisions

After receiving 440 nominations, 44 women from across Queensland have been announced as finalists in the 2020 annual Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

16/03/2020

WIT MENTORING PROGRAM

F Magazine

Gloria Vega and Julia Huynh are true believers in the power of mentoring, eagerly drawing attention to its importance during Queensland Women’s Week. The two were first paired up early last year as part of the Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program and the sessions with Ms Huynh have helped spur Ms Vega to launch a new social enterprise onto the global stage.

17/02/2020

DR JORDAN DEBONO

F Magazine

Award-winning Zoologist and Venomologist Dr Jordan Debono wants more girls and women to make their mark in science, and is hoping her positive experiences as a female scientist in Australia will encourage others to consider STEM careers.

10/02/2020

EMILY ENTWISTLE STEM

F Magazine

Emily Entwistle is a young woman on a mission to increase gender diversity and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM fields. Ms Entwistle was awarded the ICT Young Achiever award at the 22nd annual Women in Technology (WiT) Awards held in Brisbane.

09/02/2020

Celebrating the achievements of girls and women in science on Feb 11th

techAU

The 11th of February is the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Award-winning Zoologist and Venomologist Dr Jordan Debono wants more girls and women to make their mark in science.

03/02/2020

BOARD READINESS PROGRAM

F Magazine

Women in Technology (WiT) has just opened applications for the 2020 Board Readiness program, which has been successfully turning out graduates for a decade.

Zoe's vision takes her to award finals

Toowoomba-based engineer, podcaster and small business owner Zoe Eather is a woman on the move, having been announced as a finalist for Women in Technology's (WiT) prestigious Entrepreneurial Award.

20/01/2020

BUSINESS WIZ KELLY WALTERS

F Magazine

Kelly Walters (née Pedler) is a business improvement wiz. Her passion for technology and developing future leaders has resulted in her being awarded the Women in Technology (WiT) ICT Rising Star Award.

06/01/2020

PHD STUDENT AMY CHAN

F Magazine

Deadly infections could be a thing of the past if a young Queensland woman’s research proves successful.

08/10/2019

M'boro teacher helping students develop STEM skills

The Courier Mail/Fraser Coast Chronicle

PEITA Bates is a woman on a mission. The Maryborough State High School teacher has partnered with Women in Technology to encourage tech innovation in regional and rural communities.

Local entrepreneur announced as WiT Award finalist

The 22nd annual Women in Tech (WiT) Awards are being held this week and will celebrate the achievements of women in all fields of science and technology, including Moreton Bay's Megan Avard.

02/09/2019

Women in Technology recognised for innovative work

Craving Tech

A Queensland woman who aims to help 20 million of the world’s most underprivileged children learn to read is amongst the winners at the 22nd annual Women in Technology (WiT) Awards, held in Brisbane.

02/09/2019

WIT AWARDS

F Magazine

The Women in Technology (WiT) were held on Friday 30 August at Brisbane City Hall. WiT celebrates and awards women across the country achieving ground-breaking work in the STEM industry. This year, a record number of more than 150 nominations were received.

02/09/2019

Women in Technology Award Winners Announced

technology Decisions

An entrepreneur, whose business helped 13% of Queensland’s local councils to identify and manage contract and project risk in its first 18 months, is among the winners of this year’s Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

31/08/2019

Library for All app brings books to world's poorest children

ABC

A Queensland woman, who hopes to help 20 million of the world's poorest children learn to read, has won a prestigious award recognising the work of women in technology.

26/08/2019

WIT AWARD FINALIST

F Magazine

Moreton Bay resident, Megan Avard has been announced as a finalist in the Entrepreneur category of the prestigious Women in Technology (WiT) Awards, to be held at Brisbane City Hall this Friday night. The annual WiT Awards celebrates the scientific and technological advancements made by women in Queensland for the past 22 years.

26/08/2019

ZOE EATHER

F Magazine

Toowoomba-based engineer, podcaster, and small business owner Zoe Eather has been announced as a finalist for the Women in Technology’s (WiT) Entrepreneurial Award. Eather is one of three finalists for the WiT Entrepreneurial Award and was selected from a pool of over 150 women from all branches of science and technology.