Today's Pick: Sara Kirke Award nominations

As a growing number of women pursue careers in science, engineering and technology, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance’s Women in Technology Forum (CATA WIT) wants to celebrate their achievements.

CATA WIT is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Sara Kirke Award for Canada’s Leading Woman High Tech Entrepreneur, presented to “the woman who has shown outstanding technological innovation and corporate leadership — leadership that has significantly expanded the frontiers of Canada’s advanced technology and bio-tech industry.”

The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2008, so start working on your applications now!

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