Applications for Awards Honoring Female Cloud Evangelists Will Be Accepted Through February 20, 2026
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 — Cloud Girls, a not-for-profit community for women in next-gen technology, announced today that nominations are open for the 11th annual Cloud Girls Rising: Women to Watch Awards. These awards recognize women in technology who are driving initiatives to educate, inspire and elevate women and girls in technology. Nominations are being accepted now through February 20, 2026. Click here to apply.
The Cloud Girls Rising Awards are given to women who have demonstrated innovation, thought leadership and proactive solution development in the cloud and next-gen technology space in 2025, inspiring more women to step forward and follow their example.
Awards will be given in three categories:
- Rising Star: This award recognizes female up-and-comers in the cloud and next-generation technology community who have shown initiative in advancing cloud and next-generation technology solutions for their organizations, customers and the industry.
- Trailblazer: This award honors seasoned female technology veterans who are paving the way for their organizations, customers and industry in advancing cloud and next-generation technology solutions. They are recognized as role models and mentors to colleagues and others at work and in their community.
- Visionary: This award celebrates female leaders who have demonstrated innovation in recognizing where the cloud and next-gen tech market is headed and is leading the ecosystem toward that vision. Visionaries are groundbreakers who are willing to take risks based on strategic insight into what’s possible.
The Cloud Girls Rising Awards support the organization’s vision to inspire and empower women as thought leaders in the evolving cloud and next-gen technology space. They also support Cloud Girls’ mission to raise the collective voice and visibility of women in tech.
“As we mark the 11th anniversary of the Cloud Girls Rising Awards, we’re reminded that representation and visibility are more important than ever,” said Jo Peterson, Founder of Cloud Girls and Vice President of Cloud & Security Services at Clarify360. “Recognizing the achievements of outstanding women in the tech ecosystem not only honors their impact and influence, but it also encourages the next generation of women to step up and claim their spot at the table.”
The Cloud Girls Rising Awards are open to women whose experience spans the spectrum of products, tools and technologies in the cloud and next-gen technology ecosystem. Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are encouraged.
Eligible nominees are employed in sales, marketing or engineering roles in the cloud and next-gen technology ecosystem. Visit 2026 Cloud Girls Rising Award to apply. All applications must be submitted by February 20, 2026. Applications will be evaluated by members of the Cloud Girls Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
Winners will receive a complimentary one-year membership in Cloud Girls as well as extensive promotion via Cloud Girls’ media and social channels. Winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, April 13-16, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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