AYA 2021 Awards Ceremony

Join us in celebrating allies who work to advance equality and make a substantive difference for women in technology. 

At this event we award people, companies, programs, media, and educators for creating an environment where men and women are equally valued, honored, and heard.

This is our why

Last year at RSA conference, we launched the first AYA event to celebrate all that have significantly contributed to make security and technology more inclusive. It is real, genuine, and hopeful. It speaks volumes about our intentions to make a better world for us and the future generations - a world where we feel valued, respected, and connected.

The Ally of the Year Awards (or AYA) 2021 will yet again celebrate those who are champions of our cause. We’re excited to have a moment where those who support our achievers get their time to be appreciated for their work.

The awards will be presented to the winners in 10 different categories: Company AYA, Male Ally of the Year, Program AYA, Non-profit AYA, Recruiter AYA, Educator AYA, Investor AYA, Philanthropy AYA, Educator AYA and Media AYA, all meeting the specific criteria.

We often talk about what makes a true impact in the real world and “taking action” certainly does. There is quite a stretch between talking and doing. Many talk about doing what is right, but never do it. Many think or behave in a certain way that appears as they are doing it, but they actually aren’t. Only a few of us are doing it – for real.

And those few lead a way today for the rest of society. This is where the idea for Ally of the Year Awards came from. Being an ally is hard. It requires us to step outside of our comfort zone and be selfless. It means we stand up to support the person or cause even if it requires us to take a step back on our own journey.

Join us in being an ally!

Please meet our amazing finalists for Ally of the Year Awards 2021!

 Team Inteligenca