Nominations Now Open for Cloud Girls Seventh Annual 'Women to Watch' Awards

Nominations for Cloud Girls Rising Awards are now open!

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2021  Cloud Girls, a not-for-profit community of female thought leaders in cloud and next-gen technology, announced today that nominations are open for the seventh annual Cloud Girls Rising: Women to Watch Awards. Nominations are being accepted now through January 31, 2022 at https://cloudgirls.org/2022-cloud-girls-awards.

The Cloud Girls Rising Awards will be given to women who have demonstrated innovation, thought leadership and proactive solution development in the cloud and next gen technology space in 2021. Awards will be given in three categories:

“We’re highlighting stand-out performers who make an impact in the ecosystem while encouraging more women to rise to the occasion and make a difference. [We] recognize and celebrate women at all stages of their career.” Jo Peterson, founder of Cloud Girls and VP of Cloud Services at Clarify360.

• Rising Star: A female up-and-comer in the cloud community who has shown initiative in advancing cloud and next-generation technology solutions for her organization, customers and the industry.
• Trailblazer: A seasoned female technology veteran who is paving the way for her organization, customers and industry in advancing cloud and next-generation technology solutions. They are recognized as role models and mentors to colleagues and others at work and the partner community. 
• Visionary: A female leader who has demonstrated innovation in recognizing where the cloud and next-gen tech market is headed and is leading the ecosystem toward that vision. A Visionary is a ground breaker, willing to take risks with strategic insight into what's possible.

"The Cloud Girls Rising award was created to recognize influencers and inspire more thought leadership and momentum by women involved in the cloud and next-gen technology," said Jo Peterson, founder of Cloud Girls and vice president of cloud services at Clarify360. "We're highlighting stand-out performers who make an impact in the ecosystem while encouraging more women to rise to the occasion and make a difference. With last year's addition of the visionary category, this award has evolved to recognize and celebrate women at all stages of their career."

The awards program is open to women working across the spectrum of products, tools and technologies that make up the cloud ecosystem.

Women eligible for these awards are employed in sales, marketing or engineering roles in the channel partner ecosystem — examples include an agent, VAR, MSP or services provider. To apply, visit https://cloudgirls.org/2022-cloud-girls-awards. All applications must be submitted by January 31, 2022. Self-nominations in addition to nominating others are encouraged. Applications will be evaluated by the Cloud Girls Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

Winners will receive a complimentary one-year membership to Cloud Girls as well as extensive promotion via Cloud Girls media and social channels. Winners will be announced at Channel Partners Conference and Expo in Las Vegas on April 11-14, 2022

About Cloud Girls
Founded in 2011, Cloud Girls is vendor-neutral, not-for-profit community of female technology advocates dedicated to educating themselves, their organizations and customers about the vast and dynamic cloud ecosystem. By exploring emerging market and technical trends, advocating best practices and building community, Cloud Girls is fostering female thought leaders in next-generation technology. For more information, visit http://www.cloudgirls.org.