Women in Biometrics
 2023 AWARDS

presented by the Security Industry Association

Nominations are open

ABOUT THE AWARDS | 2023

Biometric technologies are fundamental to securing physical and digital identities in a modern society. The incredible advancements made by the dedicated professionals leading this field are helping keep our cities and citizens, our companies and employees and our schools and children safe. Since 2015, the Women in Biometrics Awards have recognized innovative women dedicated to creating a more secure world by guiding this crucial technology market.

Once again in 2023, the Security Industry Association is partnering with an elite group of supporting sponsors to present this globally-recognized program. The awards will be presented on May 16 during one of the security industry’s most prestigious events, the SIA GovSummit. Prior award winners represent the very best in our industry, and it is time to add the 2023 class to this elite group.

Nominations for the 2023 program can be submitted until April 15, and may include those working for biometric companies, peripheral suppliers, system integrators, academia and end user organizations.

PRESENTERS AND SPONSORS

QUALIFICATIONS | 2023

Nominees should exemplify one or more of the following contributions to the industry

LEADERSHIP

Substantive and defining leadership in academic, public awareness, legislative or standards efforts

PARTICIPATION

Efforts that go above and beyond individual company walls and into the larger identity sphere

INNOVATION

Pioneering product development, innovation or corporate start-up efforts

MENTORING

Industry involvement sharing expertise and mentoring peers, thus growing the market

WINNERS | 2022

In this eighth year of the program, five deserving professionals joined our previous awardees, continuing the tradition of excellence. To learn about each individual’s bio and accomplishments, click on the name below the photo.

Gena Alexa

Dignari

Amanda Conley

OBIM/DHS

Delia McGarry

IDEMIA NSS

Bobby Varma

Princeton Identity

THE VENUE | 2023

The 2023 awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 16, during the Security Industry Association’s prestigious SIA GovSummit. The event and the awards ceremony will be held in-person in Washington, D.C. Women in Biometrics Award winners will be honored alongside other distinguished security industry award recipients. Learn more

JUDGES AND PROCESS | 2023

For the 2023 awards, winners will be selected by a jury consisting of industry professionals and previous award winners. From the pool of nominations received prior to the April 5 deadline, a small group of winners will be selected as Women in Biometrics awardees for 2023. The winners will be profiled online and honored during the SIA GovSummit on May 16.

NOMINATION FORM | 2023

Please complete the form to the best of your ability and provide as much detail on the nominee’s accomplishments as you are able. Anonymous submissions will be accepted, though we may reach out to the nominator (if provided) to request additional detail.

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