Dr Nadine Alameh, CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), has been awarded the 24th Annual Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Award in the Non-Profit and Academia category.

The award honours women who demonstrate exemplary leadership traits and have achieved success in a non-profit organisation or educational institution.

In the nomination letter for the award, Chair of the OGC Board, Jeff Harris, Vice Chair, Prashant Shukle, and Board member, Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, said that the OGC board nominated Nadine for her “outstanding global leadership of the Open Geospatial Consortium and its 500 members through a period of profound change”.

“When Nadine assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, she articulated a new vision and role for the OGC – one where it had to be relevant at the speed of change,” they said.

“To that end, she has worked tirelessly in pursuit of this vision as she mobilized some of the world’s largest technology companies, developed and developing national governments, and small- and medium-sized businesses and start-ups.

“That she delivered in a not-for-profit entity and with a steely resolve to ensure the global public interest, not only speaks of the scale of her achievements but also its impact on the global public good.”

“These awards are a cornerstone of the WIT mission to advance women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom,” said Amber Hart, President of WIT and the Co-Owner/Founder, The Pulse of GovCon.

“Recognising the success of these women provides a vision for current and future leaders of what is possible with determination and focus and highlights the role of mentorship and sponsorship in building a successful and meaningful career.”