Winners of Women in Technology’s 26th Annual Leadership Awards Announced at Annual Gala

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Women in Technology (WIT) the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington, D.C. area technology community, has announced the winners of the 26th Annual Leadership Awards. The awards were presented at WIT’s annual gala held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA.

The annual WIT Leadership Awards celebrate women who have excelled in entrepreneurship, STEM, government, and corporate sectors. This year, WIT received an unprecedented number of award nominations, reflecting the growing recognition of women who are empowering their communities and driving excellence in the technology industry.

“We are incredibly proud to honor this year’s winners, who are true trailblazers in their fields and serve as an inspiring testament to the profound impact women are making across the technology sector,” said Lisa Shea Mundt, president of WIT. "With bold ideas and unwavering determination, they’re leading by example and encouraging the next generation of women to succeed in the technology field."

The winners of the 26th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards are as follows:

• Corporate Large-Market Sector: Carol Williamson, Leidos
• Corporate Mid-Market Sector: Indunil Ranaviraja, REI Systems
• Corporate Small-Market Sector: Ariana Amparan, Proveo Automation
• Founder / Entrepreneur: Sanam Boroumand, Main Digital
• Government and Defense: Chandra Donelson, United States Space Force
• Non-Profit and Academia: Aliyah Pandolfi, Kashmir World Foundation
• Rising Star: Cory Everington, CACI International, Inc.
• STEM Leadership: Nisha Paliwal, Wings for Growth
• Unsung Hero: Elizabeth “Brett” Mills, Booz Allen Hamilton
• President’s Award: Kathi Hanrahan

As the winner in the Founder / Entrepreneur category, Sanam Boroumand will also receive a scholarship and admission to WIT’s next Leadership Foundry cohort, sponsored by Ampcus. This nine-month program, based in the Washington, D.C., metro area, features an intensive board training class conducted by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), as well as monthly training sessions and opportunities to build trusted relationships through networking events. Applications for the next Leadership Foundry cohort are now open. For more information, please visit: https://www.womenintechnology.org/the-leadership-foundry.

About Women in Technology

Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of advancing women in technology — from the classroom to the boardroom. With more than 1,000 members in the Washington, D.C. area, WIT fulfills its vision by providing leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers and for girls interested in STEM. For more information, please visit: womenintechnology.org or connect with us via Facebook, LinkedIn or X (@WITWomen).