AWIS announces 2025 award recipients

2 November 2025

The Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) has announced the 2025 Spark, Meridian, and Zenith Award recipients. These distinguished members have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creative vision, and a steadfast commitment to advancing inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility in STEM. Their contributions continue to inspire and strengthen the community.

Read more here: https://awis.org/annual-awards

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