About the MLM Awards
The Margaret Lyn McDermid (MLM) Awards recognize + celebrate women technologists making an impact in the greater Richmond area.
The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at rvatech/. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, especially any woman, who desires to become a technologist.
Join us on March 19th for the 2024 awards ceremony as we celebrate the many innovative, driven + impactful women in the Richmond technology community!
Event Details
Awards Details & Nomination Links
“Paula Gulak Memorial”
Impact on Community
The Paula Gulak Impact Award is awarded to the woman that made a significant impact on the Richmond community in the growth, enhancement, education, and promotion of technology in or outside of her organization.
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“Paula Gulak Memorial” Impact on Community
Breakthrough Technology
Breakthrough Technology is awarded to a woman whose work developed new technology applications and/or whose creative use of existing technology-enhanced processes, methodologies, and/or services to benefit the organization.
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Rising Star
Rising Star is awarded to a woman in the beginning stages of her career who exemplifies potential and the future of women in technology. She is working in the technology trenches daily, making a substantive contribution to her organization or field.
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Ally Award
Women in Tech Ally Award – Recognizes an individual, organization or business for their outstanding achievements or contributions as an Ally to women in tech. Allies are recognized for empowering women in tech through everyday actions to successfully contribute to a more diverse tech industry.
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Shatter the Glass Ceiling Award
Shatter the Glass Ceiling is awarded to a woman who is managing technology innovation projects and has accelerated and advanced her career beyond typical performance expectations while providing exceptional leadership and mentorship to advance the growth of women in the technology industry. This award recognizes a woman who increased the scope of opportunities for girls and women in the technology industry, and advocated for and developed future leaders.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to a woman who has demonstrated the highest degree of IT excellence, innovation and leadership and shone a light on the great things women in IT can achieve. Candidates should have not only have demonstrated outstanding business- and/or technology-focused achievements, but also acted as a positive role model and actively sought to bring more diversity to the technology industry throughout their career
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