ACM India Outstanding Contributions in Computing by a Woman Award

Nominations

Call for Nominations: ACM India Outstanding Contributions in Computing by a Woman Award

Overview

The ACM India OCCW Award is designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in computing. Beyond the recognition of their professional achievements, the award aims to provide international visibility, serve as a role model for women in computing in India, and nurture future candidates for international honors.

The award includes a prize of ₹7 lakhs, with Google as the financial sponsor.

Deadline

Nominations for the 2024 award must be submitted by 15 September 2025, 11 pm IST . This deadline is firm, and the recipient will be announced by 31 December 2025 .

Eligibility

  • The candidate’s work must have been carried out primarily in India.
  • The candidate can come from any discipline within the broad scope of computing.
  • The candidate does not need to be an Indian national or a member of ACM.
  • The candidate must be under 50 years of age as of 1 January 2024 (born on or after 1 January 1974).

Additional Nomination Guidelines:

  • Self-nominations are not permitted.
  • The nominator should have firsthand knowledge of the candidate’s contributions and their impact on the computing field.
  • Prior consent from the nominee is required.
  • Nominations can remain under consideration for up to 3 years, and updated materials may be submitted during this period.

Evaluation Criteria

The candidate's contributions will be evaluated based on:

  • Significant contributions to computing, either through research, innovations, or interdisciplinary work (e.g., genomics, human-computer interaction).
  • Demonstrated leadership and efforts to empower and inspire women in computing.

Award Details and Timelines

  • The award includes a plaque and a prize of ₹7 lakhs.
  • The award recipient will be announced by 31 December 2025 , with the ceremony taking place at the ACM India Annual Event in early 2025.
  • The awardee will be invited to present a talk on their research at the event, with travel and accommodation expenses covered by ACM India.

Submission Process

Nominations must be submitted through the ACM India Award nomination form . The submission should include:

  • Contact information for both the nominator and the candidate.
  • A concise (25-word) suggested citation summarizing the candidate’s achievements.
  • A 2-page executive summary explaining why the candidate deserves the award, with particular focus on recent contributions (last 3-5 years), scientific and commercial impact, publications, patents, and work related to inspiring women in computing.
  • The candidate’s CV, listing their publications, patents, honors, and service contributions.
  • Letters of endorsement from three individuals, each offering unique insights into the candidate's contributions.

For further inquiries, contact [email protected].