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FAST Awards 2022 Winners

This year's winners  by categories:


  1. Contribution - Haleema Zia
  2. Dedication - Zorina Nazir
  3. Education - Stacey Challinor
  4. Leadership - Julie Gattineo
  5. Passion - Jokieka Williams


Diversity Champion - Tanisha Turner

Male Ally - Lee Reiber


Read our blog for an overview of the evening gala and for more on the Top 10 Finalists.

Nominate your "next generation cyber warrior"!

FAST AWARD Categories

Women working in tech.

Female Superhero

Celebrate International Women's Month by nominating a female in a security and technology role.  Use the button below to nominate your female superhero!

Do you know someone who routinely champions women and diversity in security and technology?

Diversity champion

The Diversity Champion award is granted to  diverse individuals who routinely champions women and diversity in the security and technology sectors through active works of charity, mentoring, support or through economic or other career and industry opportunities. 

Male ally in security and technology roles.

Male Ally

Male Ally

The Male Ally award is granted to those who identify as male and om the support of male allies in security and tech. Nominate a deserving male advocate.

ELIGIBILITY

Requirements

  1. Identify as a woman or member of a marginalized group
  2. Candidates must be 35 years of age or younger. 
  3. Be in the early stages of a cybersecurity or technology career.  Not more than 5 years working in the industry.
  4. Abide by the WCS2 Code of Conduct
  5. Enrolled in full time or part time learning program within the last 6 months.
  6. Spends at minimum 5 hours per month advancing their career.
  7. Supporting other women through either mentoring, training or coaching 

OUR MISSION

We wish to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women through the FAST Award.  Currently, women make up only 10-25% of the security and technology workforce. Through an increase in diversity and further inclusion, we hope more women will enter these fields and retention rates will increase.  In Canada, research shows 50% of women drop out of technology fields within the first four years of their careers.  

NOMINATION CRITERIA

Selection of the FAST Award will be based on the following criteria.  Recipients will have demonstrated excellence in one of the five categories below. 

Contribution

Contribution

Contribution

Your contributions are evident by your advocacy and support for other women and marginalized groups across the industry. Through mentoring, coaching or by helping others succeed.

Leadership

Contribution

Contribution

Demonstrated leadership by taking bold strides to advance within the industry despite roadblocks and challenges.

Education

Contribution

Dedication

You have enrolled in a recognized cybersecurity program, received a certification or recently graduated from a recognized cybersecurity program through a recognized online cybersecurity training provider. This includes training from our digital learning platforms.

Dedication

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Dedication

You have continued to pursue your dreams and career goals with upmost dedication by using every opportunity to advance your career or that of others.

Become an Award Sponsor

Become an Award Sponsor

Become an Award Sponsor

Are you a supporting organization for women and marginalized groups within the cybersecurity industry and would like to become an award sponsor?  If so, use the button below to contact us.

Sponsor

Passion

Become an Award Sponsor

Become an Award Sponsor

Your passion and zeal for learning is demonstrated through active engagement within the community, social media presence or at your work or school/study environment.

MALE ALLY ELIGIBILITY

OUR GOAL

We've create a 'Male Ally' category.  This award will be presented to a man who has demonstrated unwavering support and advocacy for women within the industry.  He can be a teacher, mentor, co-worker, industry professional or anyone you feel qualifies for this award.  Male allies are integral to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and community.

Requirements

  1. Identify as a male
  2. Must be 18 years of age or older
  3. Adhere to the WCS2 Code of Conduct
  4. Advocates for the advancement & retention of women within the cybersecurity industry.
  5. Supports women through either mentoring, training, coaching or other means.

fAST AWARD 2022 VALUED Sponsors

Canadian Internet Registry Authority (CIRA)
York University School of Continuing Studies

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Help us recruit, retrain & retain more women for a highly skilled diverse cybersecurity workforce.

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