Eligibility Criteria:

• An established career with significant contributions to AI leadership, research, development, policy, or industry impact

• Recognized for shaping AI practices, influencing industry standards, or pioneering transformative AI technologies at least for the past 5-10 years

• Demonstrated legacy in mentoring, advocating for diversity, or promoting ethical practices in AI

• Associated with an establishment in the US, Canada, or Mexico.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A young woman between 15–26 years old, actively engaged in the AI field and demonstrating leadership and initiative.

• Recognized for impactful contributions to AI projects, research, or practice

• Currently a student, or in the early stages of her career or research in the field of AI

• Associated with an organization, educational institution, or community initiative in the US, Canada, or Mexico

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting women and underrepresented groups in AI through mentorship, sponsorship, or advocacy.

• Actively contributes to creating an inclusive environment for women and underrepresented groups and promotes equitable access

• Recognized for taking meaningful actions to address barriers and enhance DEI efforts within an organization or community

• Associated with an organization, community initiative, or network in the US, Canada, or Mexico​​​

Eligibility Criteria:

• Founder or co-founder of an early-stage startup (pre-seed to Series A) with a primary focus on AI technology.

• The startup's activities and core value proposition are centred on AI technologies.

• Must have an MVP, industrialized product, or at least one client to qualify.

• Acknowledged for driving growth, building a strong team, and overcoming early-stage entrepreneurial challenges.

• Startup is registered in the US, Canada, or Mexico

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Leading the creation, research or implementation of frameworks, guidelines, or processes for responsible AI within an organization or community

• Demonstrated measurable  impact in establishing ethical AI standards in areas such as fairness, transparency, privacy, or security.

• Actively promotes and facilitates the adoption of responsible AI practices, fostering a culture of accountability and ethical integrity

• Associated with an organization in the US, Canada, or Mexico

Eligibility Criteria:

• Holds a leadership, practitioner, innovator, or technical role (e.g., product, project, or program lead) within a private sector organization actively utilizing AI technologies.

• Demonstrates significant contributions in applying AI to address challenges or deliver measurable improvements within her industry.

• Recognized for advancing best practices, fostering collaboration, or establishing new standards for responsible and impactful AI use in the private sector.

• Associated with an organization in the US, Canada, or Mexico

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Serving in an executive position (e.g., C-Suite, Managing Director,  VP, or equivalent) within a company actively working with AI managing a team of at least 10 people

• Demonstrated significant contributions to shaping the company’s AI strategy, goals, and ethical practices in the past 2-5 years

• Actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization and the AI industry at large

• Associated with an establishment in the US, Canada, or Mexico.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Actively promoting DEI through strategic initiatives or programs in an organization, community, or both

• Demonstrated measurable impact in improving representation, accessibility, or equity in AI over the past 2 years

• Recognized leader in fostering a workplace or community environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and backgrounds

• Associated with an organization or community initiative in the US, Canada, or Mexico

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• Actively involved as part of with Women in AI in US, Canada or Mexico for at least a year

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• Demonstrated support for WAI by:

  • Gaining partnerships and/or running successful programs and events with active engagement across stakeholders.

  • Helping the community grow through contributions to operations, analytics, marketing, or communication functions.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Actively engaged in AI research with demonstrated contributions to advancing theoretical or applied AI

• Recognized for contributions to research in AI, demonstrated through publications in renowned, peer-reviewed journals and conferences, the development of novel algorithms applied in industry, or foundational research advancing AI solutions within her field.

• Known for fostering collaboration, mentorship, or promoting open knowledge within the AI research community

• Residing in the US, Canada, or Mexico

Eligibility Criteria:

• Actively leads initiatives applying AI to areas such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), climate change, or other social impact causes.

• Demonstrates significant contributions in implementing AI solutions that result in measurable positive change within communities or ecosystems.

• Recognized for raising awareness of AI’s potential in fostering a sustainable and inclusive society.

• Associated with an organization, project, or initiative in the US, Canada, or Mexico

Eligibility Criteria:

• Holds a leadership, practitioner, innovator, or technical role (e.g., product, project, or program lead) within a public sector organization actively utilizing AI technologies.

• Demonstrates significant contributions in applying AI to solve key challenges or create measurable improvements in public sector operations or services.

• Demonstrated significant contributions in implementing AI solutions that address key challenges or create measurable improvements within their industry

• Recognized for promoting best practices, fostering collaboration, or setting new standards for responsible and impactful AI use in the public sector.

• Associated with an organization in the US, Canada, or Mexico