Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Women of Vision Awards. These annual awards honor women making significant contributions in the areas of Innovation, Social Impact and Leadership. The winners will be honored at the Women of Vision Awards Banquet on April 30, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose California

Nominations will be accepted until December 12, 2008. Award winners will be notified in February.

Innovation recognizes a woman who has contributed significantly to technology innovation. The innovation might be creating unusual and important technology or approaching developing technology in a significantly new and innovative way, such as by bringing diverse people and experiences together in the technology creation process.

Social Impact recognizes a woman who developed or applied technology with a significant impact on society and/or the community. These people are creating or employing technologies that are changing our world in positive ways.

Leadership recognizes a woman who has led an important technology development or innovation, made a significant contribution to the technology industry, and someone who inspires others.