Women in Technology (WIT) has announced a deadline extension for the 11th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards. The call for nominations has now been extended until February 24, 2010.

The WIT Leadership Awards theme, No One Path, honors leading female professionals working in the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area who have exemplified superior work in the technology industry over the previous year. This year individuals will be awarded in the following 11 award categories:

- Corporate Leadership - Private Sector (Large and Small)
- Corporate Leadership - Public Sector (Large and Small)
- Entrepreneur Leadership
- Government Leadership
- Health IT Leadership
- Global Impact Leadership
- Unsung Hero
- Rising Star
- Women in Technology Champion

Members and non-members are eligible for nomination and the winners will be announced on May 20, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner. For more information on the awards, including submission guidelines and sponsor details, please visit the Leadership Awards page.

This event will focus on what to do - and what NOT to do - after the job interview. Ready to Work consists of an encouragement network hour, led by Ardell Fleeson, followed by a job search skills practicum, facilitated by Workforce Development Committee member and Certified Career Coach, Judy Brannock. Participants will have the opportunity to share recent challenges and achievements. More information about this event.

The Women's Center, a WIT strategic alliance partner, is holding their 24th annual Leadership Conference on March 13. Register now to be a part of this inspiring event. WIT members attend at The Women's Center member rate of $150.00!

WIT is going to form a committee to work on various events with The Women's Center throughout the year. If you are interested in participating on this committee, please contact Marguererte Luter.

We all know the pay gap between what men and women earn still exists. But did you know that our region ranks among the best and the worst on this topic? In DC, women college graduates over age 25 earn 74% of what their male counterparts do ($67,800 vs. $91,100) ranking it toward the top as the 13th smallest pay gap. In the middle is Maryland at 71% ($60,700 vs. $86,000) ranking it 31st. And trailing both is Virginia, at 67% ($55,700 vs. $83,000) ranking it nearly last as the 48th largest pay gap. (http://www.aauw.org/research/statedata/index.cfm)

Help support WT & GIT by participating in the MDWIT Annual Conference themed Global Diversity: Enriching Technology. MDWIT, in partnership with Junior Achievement and Digital Harbor High School, is hosting 20 high school girls to attend their annual conference for free and shadow a woman in technology. Please register for the event and offer to be role model for the day - or better yet - also sponsor a girl for a reduced fee when you register so she can attend for free!

To register for events, visit www.womenintechnology.org and log in with your user name and password. Once logged in, click on the RSVP Now link by the event for which you wish to register.

If you are not a current member of WIT℠, please register by using the register without logging in link.

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