ACM-W Rising Star Award 2025-26: Nominations open!

With the ACM-W Rising Star Award, ACM-W recognizes women whose early-career research has made a significant impact in the field of computing. The award is a tribute to early-career women making waves in computing and contributing to a more inclusive and supportive community.

Important Dates

  • Nominations Open: November 24th, 2025
  • Nominations Close: January 23rd, 2026
  • Submissions of Reference Letters Close: February 6th, 2026
  • Award Recipient Announced: March 16th, 2026
  • Must be an ACM Member at the time of nomination.
  • Within 10 years of receiving her terminal degree.
  • Open to women and non-binary individuals in computing.
  • Previous award recipients or those who have received similar recognition are ineligible.

For more details and to apply, visit the ACM-W awards page.

For past awardees, visit ACM-W Awards.

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