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Scotland Women in Technology has launched its second national awards scheme with internet giant Amazon revealed as the programme’s headline sponsor.

Organisers are seeking nominations of “trailblazing” women across the technology sector – from budding programmers to senior technologists and software engineers.

It is expected that competition will be fierce with talented women from across the nation being celebrated at an awards ceremony in October.

Last year’s awards saw more than 100 nominations being received from across the rapidly growing technology sector in Scotland. More than 300 guests, including industry high flyers and Scottish Government ministers were in attendance.

The initiative – the first of its kind in Scotland – aims to shine a light on the outstanding women in technology while inspiring the next generation of females to pursue a career in the industry.

There are ten categories for this year’s awards, which The

0 Graeme Smith of Amazon with Elyssa Ross, winner of Rising Star in 2017

LYNSEY CAMPBELL, CHAIR Scotsman is partnering with, including Rising Star, Inspirational Woman of the Year, Gender Diversity Champion of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lynsey Campbell, chair of Scotland Women in Technology, said: “Last year’s event was a huge success but this year will be even bigger and better.

“We want to champion the talented women working in technology and those supporting the gender equality in technology agenda. I hope these awards inspire girls to pursue technology as a career and act as a reminder the sector is home to many talented and trailblazing women.

“We are delighted with the response we have had from the sector, particularly Amazon who are our headline supporters, and we look forwardtoreceivinghundreds of nominations.”

Amazon, which last year was a gold sponsor, has agreed to take on the headline sponsor role.

Graeme Smith, managing director of Amazon’s development

“We want to champion the talented women working in technology and those supporting the gender equality in technology agenda.”