About
Women of Innovation
Recognizing Innovation and Leadership in Academia, Community, Corporate, Entrepreneurship, and Research; Youth Scholarships to be Awarded
Women of Innovation, a CT Tech Council program, is one of the largest networks of women in technology, science and engineering in Connecticut. For nearly 20 years, CTC has awarded women in various fields of technology for excellence in leadership and innovation.
Celebrating the 2024 Finalists!
All finalists were recognized, and category winners were announced on October 22 at the 19th Annual WOI Awards event at The Woodwinds in Branford.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
Recognizing Innovation and Leadership in Academia, Community, Corporate, Entrepreneurship, and Research; Youth Scholarships to be Awarded
The 19th annual Women of Innovation® awards ceremony took place on October 22, 2024, at The Woodwinds in Branford.
The event recognized 45 accomplished finalists across eight categories, showcasing Connecticut's growing diversity and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, and announced 10 award winners.
A lively networking reception before the ceremony brought together CTC members, directors, event sponsors, partners, dignitaries, as well as the finalists and their colleagues and families. Thank you to all who celebrated with us!
Celebrating the 2024 Finalists!
Recognizing Innovation and Leadership in Academia, Community, Corporate, Entrepreneurship, and Research; Youth Scholarships to be Awarded
The 19th Annual Women of Innovation Awards will be held on October 22, 2024, in Branford, Connecticut.
2024 Program Booklet
2024 Program
Thank you to all who celebrated with us at our Women of Innovation Awards events Congratulations to our winners and finalists!
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​2024 Program Booklet
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Press Release Announcing 2024 Finalists!
2024 Event Photos
2024 Media
WTNH Interviews
Prior to the awards event WTNH News 8, Media Sponsor for the 19th Annual Women of Innovation, featured a series of interviews with Women of Innovation finalists on the morning news program Connecticut’s Morning Buzz.
To see the interviews, click on the links below.
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October 21, 2024: WTNH Interview with Rigu Gupta and Zongjie Wang.
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October 14, 2024: WTNH Interview with Dr. Christine Broadbridge and Snigtha Mohanraj.
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October 7, 2024: WTNH Interview with Cherie Griffith-Dunn and Marcia LaFemina.
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September 30, 2024: WTNH Interview with Caroline Dealy, Professor at University of Connecticut and Vaishali Shah, CEO/Owner, TheCoderSchool Connecticut.
Recognizing Innovation and Leadership in Academia, Community, Corporate, Entrepreneurship, and Research; Youth Scholarships to be Awarded
Celebrating the 2023
Finalists!
The 19th Annual Women of Innovation Awards will be held on October 2023, in Branford, Connecticut.
2023 Program
Thank you to all who celebrated with us at our Women of Innovation Awards events Congratulations to our winners and finalists!
2023 Event Photos
2023 Media
WTNH Interviews
In October 2023 WTNH News 8, Media Sponsor for the 18th Annual Women of Innovation, featured a series of interviews during October with Women of Innovation finalists and CTC staff on the morning news program Connecticut’s Morning Buzz.
To see the interviews, click on the links below.
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October 23, 2023: WTNH Interview with Sheryl O'Connor and Ana-Lois Davis
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October 16, 2023: WTNH Interview with Kathy Ayers and Gwendolyn Brantley
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October 9, 2023: WTNH Interview with Ivana Milanovic and Carol Yvette Thorney
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October 2, 2023: WTNH Interview with Leila Daneshmandi and Milena Erwin