The AWIS Banquet is an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements, leadership, and advocacy by women in science across our region. Join us for an inspiring night as we honor this year’s awardees, connect with colleagues and community partners, and recognize the remarkable work driving scientific innovation forward. The banquet will feature a hosted reception, dinner, and an inspiring awards program.

Ticket Sales

The AWIS banquet is open to the public – AWIS members and non-members, all gender identities, students and professionals.  Individual banquet ticket sales are available online April 15-June 14.

The banquet ticket includes wine, other beverages, a buffet dinner – and an inspirational program!

Purchase your banquet ticket through the National AWIS website April 15-June 14^th. https://awis.memberclicks.net/2026-awis-seattle-banquet

Student tickets – $30

AWIS Members – $35

Non-AWIS Members – $40

Purchase with a credit card with no additional service fees.

Select “AWIS member” or “New User”.  You will be asked to create an account/profile with a password.

If you have any problems or questions regarding purchasing a ticket, please contact awards@seattleawis.org.

EVENING PROGRAM

6:30  Check-in, socializing with beverages

7:00  Buffet opens

7:30  Program begins:

          Welcome – Introduction to AWIS

          Undergraduate scholarship presentations

          2026 Awards and reflections

9:45  Evening concludes

Congratulations to the 2026 AWIS award recipients!

Seattle AWIS is pleased to recognize and celebrate the 2026 award recipients for their outstanding achievements, leadership and advocacy for women in STEM

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 at www.seattleawis/org/awards/