As the peak international body for engineers, the World Federation of Engineering Organizations is proud to promote diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in engineering. WFEO is proud to announce a new Award to bring recognition and visibility to outstanding women engineers. The Award recognises women engineers who have shown professional excellence and impact in their work, and are role models and leaders in their field.
Nominations are invited for outstanding women engineers who have made a significant contribution to engineering. Nominations can be proposed by an institution such as a university, engineering institution or association, corporate entity, or another organisation. Nominations need to be approved by the President, Chief Executive, head of department in a university or equivalent institution. Self-nominations are not accepted.
- The Prize consists of a medal, a certificate, and a cash prize of $1,000 (USD).
- The Prize 2025 Laureate will be notified in Fall 2025 and will be presented during WFEO’s General Assembly meetings session and the Global Engineering Conference held in Shanghai, China, on 13-17 October 2025.