Student Leadership Awards

Student Leadership Awards

Celebrating student leaders who advocate for inclusive tech at IU

The Student Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding Center intern who demonstrates exceptional leadership, advocacy, and impact within the IU community. This award honors a student who not only excels in their role, but also uplifts their peers and creates space for others to grow—especially in areas related to technology and inclusion.

Each year, we look for someone who leads with integrity, supports others with empathy, and inspires positive change across campus. Whether through mentoring, program development, outreach, or community-building, our award recipients leave a lasting impact on the students around them and the broader Center mission.

Award Considerations

Honorees typically demonstrate:

  • Strong leadership skills and initiative in their internship role
  • A meaningful and positive influence on students, peers, and team culture
  • Advocacy for technology education, digital equity, and inclusive practices at IU
  • Commitment to the Center’s mission of empowering women in technology

This award is one way we celebrate the incredible student leaders who help shape the culture, impact, and future of the Center of Excellence for Women & Technology.

Recent Honorees

View past winners