Awards and Banquet
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR 2026 AWARDS BANQUET!
It was an evening of delicious food, networking with friends and inspiring presentations.
We welcomed 111 attendees at our June 16th Awards Banquet at UW Center for Urban Horticulture. The evening featured reflections from our 2026 award winners. The winners emphasized being open to unexpected opportunities, being curious and developing mentors and collaborators that can support and influence your career path.
Eight of the 2026 undergraduate scholarship recipients were introduced. We were pleased to honor Dr. Fran Solomon who is stepping down from chairing the Scholarship Committee, a role she has had for 35 years.
Attendees had an opportunity to connect with previous friends and make new acquaintances. Our eight table sponsors were acknowledged for their support of the banquet and their support of women in STEM in their companies and in our community.
Seattle AWIS is pleased to recognize and celebrate the 2026 award recipients for their outstanding achievements, leadership and advocacy for women in STEM (R-L)
Science/Technology Advancement and Leadership
Dr. Joanna Ellington, CEO, Glyciome
Early Career Achievement in STEM
Dr. Kim Ingraham, Assistant Professor, UW Electrical and Computer Engineering
Excellence in STEM Education/Outreach
Dr. Nina Salama, Senior VP for Education, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Learn more about the 2026 winners here
2026 AWARDS BANQUET SPONSORS
PLATINUM PLUS: Bristol Myers Squibb – Seattle AAUW – Just-Evotec Biologics – Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Glyciome – Battelle
PLATINUM: UW Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering – Estate of Virginia Stout
You can view the Seattle AWIS Award History here