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The CoNECD Conference Awards Committee invites nominations for two awards that recognize individuals, groups and organizations for their commitment to promoting participation in the engineering and computer science workforce. These awards will be given out at the 2027 conference.
Information about both awards is given below. To nominate a program or individual, please visit
https://forms.gle/VfJaLqvz53Hhphnr6. (self-nominations are permitted)
Program of the Year Award:
This award honors the development and/or implementation of a service activity that has significantly enhanced the participation of students in engineering and computing, while enriching the students’ learning experience in engineering and computer science.
The Program of the Year Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria:
Program impact
Participant satisfaction
Evidence of using evaluation data to improve the program
Rising Star Award:
The Rising Star award recognizes an individual in their profession for less than 10 years who has actively worked to enhance workforce participation through mentoring, supporting and/or advocating for the success of individuals in engineering or computer science, or for climate and culture change that supports such success.
The Rising Star Award recipient will be chosen on the following criteria:
Fostering community to promote networks that provide professional support for students
Mentoring or leadership development
Recruiting, retaining, or advancing individuals in engineering and/or computer science
Promoting awareness of issues that negatively impact engineering and computing workforce participation
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Questions? Email Nominations.CoNECD@gmail.com
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