2026 Margaret Lyn McDermid Women in Technology Awards Nominations / rvatech

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Nominations Guide

2026 Margaret Lyn McDermid Women in Tech Awards Nomination

The Margaret Lyn McDermid Awards recognize and celebrate women technologists making an impact in the greater Richmond area.

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Award you are nominating for:(Required)

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Please list three specific examples exhibiting how the nominee has positively impacted the community of women in technology in Richmond(Required)

Key Results & Contributions (past 12 months) - Be specific and provide measurable data & stats where possible.

How is the future of the women in tech community advanced by the nominee’s work?(Required)

Please list three examples exhibiting the accomplishments of the nominee that showcase why they are a Rising Star:(Required)

Key Results & Contributions (past 12 months) - Be specific and provide measurable data & stats where possible.

Please describe the nominee’s current professional role and responsibilities:(Required)

Please provide a personal quote about the nominee:(Required)

Please describe why the nominee is deserving of this award:(Required)

How is the future of the women in tech community advanced by the nominee’s work?(Required)

Please list three examples exhibiting how the nominee has positively impacted the community of women in technology in Richmond:(Required)

Please describe in technical detail the new technology, application, process, methodology, or service advanced by the nominee’s work:(Required)

Please list three words/phrases that summarize the nominee’s work:(Required)

Please list three specific examples exhibiting the accomplishments of the nominee that showcase why she exemplifies the EmpowHER award:(Required)

Key Results & Contributions (past 12 months) - Be specific and provide measurable data & stats where possible.

Please describe the nominee’s current professional role and responsibilities:(Required)

Describe how the nominee exemplifies the term “Lifetime Achievement”:(Required)

Please list five specific examples exhibiting the most impactful lifetime accomplishments of the nominee:(Required)

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