The AI4Her Awards is an initiative that celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in AI. We look for women innovators in the Artificial Intelligence field that need to be put in the spotlight. Our community, together with our partners, is committed to supporting and celebrating excellence among women in AI. By showcasing these inspiring role models, we promote gender diversity and foster a more inclusive and innovative AI community.
Meet Our Finalists
AI4Her Health
Prof. Marlies Schijven
A global pioneer in digital surgery and the first CMIO for the Dutch Ministry of Health. Her AI-driven “Black Box” systems are transforming operating rooms across Europe.
Clarisa Sánchez Gutiérrez
Full Professor of AI & Health at UvA & Amsterdam UMC. Her AI models are deployed across 45+ countries, bringing healthcare access to underserved communities.
Jacqueline Kazmaier
Co-Founder & CEO at Autoscriber. Her startup uses AI-powered digital scribes to give doctors their time back — making healthcare more human and efficient.
AI4Her Legacy
Marzieh Fadaee
Head of Cohere Labs. A global expert in multilingual AI, she is redefining how language models serve diverse communities.
Fiona Passantino
Speaker, trainer, and author building AI literacy for non-technical professionals through Working Humans.
Christina Caljé
CEO & Founder of TINTT. Investor, ecosystem builder, and advocate for responsible tech across energy, health, and policy.
AI4Her Earth
Dr. Rimma Dzhusupova
Global AI Solutions Lead at McDermott. With 14+ years of experience in responsible AI and engineering, she applies AI to make heavy industries greener, including green hydrogen and error detection in offshore production.
Anna Brueva
CEO & Founder, ChemReclaim. Her startup builds AI-enabled nanotechnology that reduces the use of rare metals by up to 40x — unlocking circular, sustainable engineering for aerospace and energy.
Inge van den Ende
Tech Lead at Dexter Energy. Her probabilistic forecasting models reduce over 30,000 tons of CO₂, powering renewable energy transitions across Europe.
AI4Her Future
Liana Hakobyan
Marketing Strategy Lead at Iris.ai. Through her platform The AI Habit, she makes AI adoption more human and practical for professionals across Benelux.
Julie van Loef
Microsoft’s Security Go-To-Market Lead and founder of the Women in Cybersecurity program. She ensures AI security is both ethical and inclusive.
Anouk Dutrée
AI Solution Architect at HPE and co-host of De Dataloog, one of the most influential Dutch AI podcasts. She bridges AI deployment with sovereignty and accessibility.
Award Categories and Qualifications
AI4Her Legacy Award
The AI4Her Legacy Award honors an outstanding woman who has made lasting contributions to the AI ecosystem while championing inclusion and inspiring the next generation. As a mentor, leader, or changemaker, she has helped shape the future of AI through advocacy, representation, or community-building for women in the field.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated long-term commitment to advancing AI and inclusion.
- Proven record of mentoring or uplifting women in AI.
- Recognized impact in research, industry, policy, or education.
- Clear contributions to systemic change or community empowerment.
AI4Her Future Award
The AI4Her Future Award celebrates a young woman (30 or under) whose pioneering work signals the next wave of innovation in AI. Whether through research, entrepreneurship, or social impact, she is shaping the future of the field with originality and purpose.
Qualifications:
- Age 30 or younger at the time of nomination.
- Leads or contributes significantly to an impactful AI initiative (e.g., product, research, venture).
- Clear evidence of results such as user impact, recognition, or innovative potential.
- Commitment to ethical, inclusive, or sustainable AI practices.
AI4Her Earth Award
The AI4Her Earth Award honors a visionary woman using AI to tackle urgent environmental challenges. Her work may address sustainability, climate resilience, circular economy, or ecological conservation. Through innovation and leadership, she is advancing scalable, AI-powered solutions for a healthier planet.
Qualifications:
- Proven application of AI to environmental issues (e.g., energy, agriculture, biodiversity).
- Tangible ecological or climate-related impact from her work.
- Integration of sustainability or circular strategies in AI-driven efforts.
AI4Her Health Award
The AI4Her Health Award honors a woman whose work with AI is transforming healthcare—be it through improved patient care, medical innovation, or public health outcomes. Her efforts exemplify the use of AI to build more accessible, efficient, and equitable health systems.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated application of AI in healthcare, with measurable results (e.g., outcomes, access, innovation).
- Contributions to health equity, diagnostics, delivery, or research.
- Work recognized through partnerships, publications, or scaling initiatives.
Step-by-Step Guide
Who qualifies as a Nominee?
Candidates that qualify are working, leading, creating or demonstrating innovation in AI in sectors, such as: industry, government, universities, research institutes, startups or NGOs.
Check Eligibility
Ensure the nominee meets the specific criteria for one of the award categories.
Prepare Nomination Materials
Gather all required information, including the nominee’s achievements, impact, and contributions in the AI field.
Complete the Nomination Form
Fill out the online nomination form below with the nominee’s details and your reasons for nominating them.
Submit the Nomination
Submit the completed form before the nomination deadline.
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