Partnership creates platform to highlight impact women have in the technology economy

SALT LAKE CITY, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (www.womentechcouncil.org), a non-profit, today announced its 2016 industry partners. The partnerships enable opportunities, visibility, mentoring and networking for women in technology. The Women Tech Council was created 9 years ago to build a community of collaboration and performance around women in tech. Headquartered in Utah, where more then 5000 tech companies are located, the Women Tech Council has a community of more than 10,000 that work together for this cause.

“Our organization has always focused on the impact women have on the technology economy. The support for that focus is demonstrated by our […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) recognized eight technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and contributing to the technology economy in the Eighth Annual Women Tech Awards held today at the Grand America Hotel.

The event, presented by EY, Vivint, Method Communications, Parsons Behle and Latimer, USTAR, Pluralsight, Varian Medical and MountainWest Capital Network, was keynoted by Michelle Munson, CEO of Aspera, an IBM Company.

Over the past eight years, WTC has recognized 130 women, 25 university students, and sponsored over 700 high school students to attend the awards, helping to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused students. Women Tech Council is thrilled to […]

Women Tech Awards to recognize 17 finalists and 3 college finalists

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council is pleased to announce that Michelle Munson, CEO of Aspera, will address the 8^th annual Women Tech Awards.  The event will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at the Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City.

Michelle is a great example for women in tech. She co-founded Aspera, invented the technology, led the company to a successful acquisition by IBM, and continues to innovate and lead the Aspera business unit within IBM. Munson will keynote this year’s awards and help recognize this year’s Women Tech Award finalists and recipients.

“We are excited to have Michelle keynote the awards this […]

Women Tech Awards to be held on September 22

SALT LAKE CITY, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) will host its Eighth Annual Women Tech Awards Luncheon on September 22, 2015, honoring 16 women in the technology industry. The Women Tech Awards recognize technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies, and are key contributors to the technology community. The Awards are sponsored by EY, USTAR, Vivint, Method Communications, and MountainWest Capital Network, and the event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Grand America Hotel (555 S. Main in Salt Lake City).

Over the past eight years, WTC has recognized 120 women, 20 university students, […]

Women Tech Awards to be held on Sept. 17

SALT LAKE CITY, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) will host its Seventh Annual Women Tech Awards Luncheon on Sept. 17, 2014, honoring 17 women in the technology field. The Tech Awards recognize technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies, and are key contributors to the community. Sponsored by EY, USTAR, Wells Fargo, and MountainWest Capital Network, the event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Grand America Hotel (555 S. Main in Salt Lake City).

Over the past seven years, WTC has been able to honor 110 women, 20 university students, and sponsored over 250 […]

The Women Tech Council announced its 2014 Industry Sponsors. Industry Sponsors support the Women Tech Council and enable the nonprofit organization to provide networking, mentoring, and educational events to members and non-members throughout the year.

“Our goal is to provide resources to women and young women who work in the technology industry,” said Kim Jones, Women Tech Council Board Chair. “The support of these wonderful sponsors makes it possible to bring our 5,000 members together and expand our capabilities as an organization.”

According to a release, sponsorship levels include: Elite, Premier, Innovation, Visionary and Education. The following companies are the Women Tech Council’s 2014 supporters:

Elite:

ATK (atk.com): ATK Aerospace Systems is the world’s top producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and a leading […]