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#InspiringFiftySA's panel of judges for second edition

#InspiringFiftySA has announced its panel of judges for its second edition. The judges comprise of pioneers in the science, technology, engineering, and maths (Stem) sector and some winners of the previous year.
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Inspiring Fifty is a Dutch-based non-profit organisation that showcases inspiring female role models in the Stem industry in the Netherlands, France, Europe and the Nordics.

Built on the core philosophy 'If she can see it, she can be it', Inspiring Fifty annually awards the 50 most inspiring women in the technology sector with the aim of providing a platform that brings more visibility to the achievements of women in the innovation and technology sector.

#InspiringFiftySA is an initiative in collaboration with #cocreateSA, the national campaign of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cape Town.

The list of judges

  • Thabile Ngwato
  • Frederik Gerner
  • Mmaki Jantjies
  • Naadiya Moosajee
  • Baratang Miya
  • Irene Ochem
  • Nokuthula Ndlovu
  • Adriana Marais
  • Abbas Jamie
  • Carol Bouwer

To meet the criteria, a nominee has to be a founder of a technology company, or hold a position in a c-level position in a technology company, or be an influencer, academic or politician in the technology or innovation space. The deadline for nominations is 9 July 2018, followed by the announcement of the final fifty on 9 August 2018.

To nominate, go to the CoCreateSA website.

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