These awards recognize IU students who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and meaningful contributions through their work in internships, clubs, activities, and education at IU. By celebrating student leaders, we highlight those who help shape the culture, impact, and future of women at IU.
Student Leadership Awards
Maureen Biggers Leadership Award for Equity & Tech
Inspired by the values Maureen Biggers championed—equity, integrity, and mentorship, this $1,000 scholarship award goes to a student who embodies Maureen's legacy of advocacy, mentorship, and transformation in tech.
Student Intern Leadership Awards
Two annual awards celebrate the leadership, impact, and growth of our Center interns. The Outstanding Student Leadership Award honors an intern who demonstrates exceptional leadership and advocacy for inclusive technology at IU, while the Rising Star Award recognizes an underclass intern who shows strong initiative, engagement, and promise as a future leader.
Rising Star Researcher
This award recognizes a novice researcher within the Emerging Scholars Research Expereince who demonstrates significant growth and show clear promise as future researchers within their academic and professional pursuits.