ACM-W Rising Star Award

The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline, as measured by factors such as frequent citation of their work, creation of a new research area, a high degree of technology transfer and/or other positive influences and societal impact. The award will be given annually, and the recipient will receive a commemorative plaque and $1,000 stipend.

How and Who to Nominate

ACM-W celebrates, supports and advocates for all women in computing. This award is open to anyone who identifies as a woman (trans- or cis-woman) or non-binary person in computing.

We encourage self-nominations.

Please note that priority will be given to those who have not already received an award of this type.

[Eligibility and Nomination]

Previous Award Winners

  • Poster Winners 2026 Announcement
    by Adriana Wilde on June 15, 2026 at 9:09 pm

    Congratulations to the 2026 Poster Contest Winners!By Alicia Takaoka The ACM-W Global Chapters Committee received many wonderful submissions from across the world for the 2026 poster contest. This contest was for chapters to design and submit posters that highlight the work of ACM-W and be reflective of our global identity. Six were selected because they

  • On receiving an ACM Outstanding Service Award
    by Adriana Wilde on May 29, 2026 at 12:35 pm

    By Jodi Tims, ACM-W Past Chair A few weeks ago, I learned that I would be receiving the ACM Outstanding Service Award in recognition of my contributions to ACM-W, SIGCSE, and the ACM Educational Advisory Council. I was both surprised and honored by this news. Service has been a part of my professional identity since

  • ACM-W Rising Star Award Recipient: Maria Christakis
    by Adriana Wilde on March 29, 2026 at 9:53 pm

    ACM-W would like to announce Dr Maria Christakis as this year’s recipient of the ACM-W Rising Star Award! The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognises a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline. Maria Christakis is a professor at TU Wien, where she leads the Software Engineering research unit. Her

  • Congratulations to 2025 ACM Fellows
    by Adriana Wilde on February 27, 2026 at 10:03 pm

    From left to right, top row:Angela Bonifati, Pei Cao, Sheelagh Carpendale,Cristina Conati. Second row: Nandita Dukkipati, Zi Helen Huang, Athina Markopoulou, Sylvia Ratnasamy. Third row: Cynthia Rudin, Kate Starbird, Stephanie Weirich, Rebecca N. Wright. Fourth row: Li Xiong

  • ACM-W Rising Star Award 2025-26: Nominations open!
    by Cigdem Sengul on November 22, 2025 at 3:41 pm

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