Prospective students who are interested in pursuing a degree in the technology field may find that individuals who have earned an education in this area may benefit in a variety of ways, including receiving national recognition for their professional success.
Women in Technology (WIT), a nonprofit organization that highlights the importance of female professionals in the technology industry, has announced the recipient of the 11th annual Women in Technology Leadership Award. This year's winner was Maura Colleton Corbett, a partner at Qorvis Communcations, who has contributed to the success of public interest groups as well as several internet and technology companies.
Recipients of this award are selected by a panel of judges that includes industry leaders from various sectors, including media, academia and professional organizations. The winners are honored for their leadership roles in the Washington DC area that have led to advancements in the technology field.
Toni Townes-Whitley, president of WIT, stated that "the [recipients of this award] are pioneers in the technology community, embodying the core values represented by this year's theme of 'No One Path' and the Women in Technology mission."
