As part of fulfilling its mission of championing association women who use technology in their career, AWTC honors members every year for their work and leadership. Click here to see previous winners.
AWTC Technology Leadership Award
This award recognizes a career of achievement and leadership and is awarded to only one or two women yearly. The recipient is a leader in her association and profession and is known to her peers as an outstanding association IT leader. Typically, she is in a CIO or other leadership role advancing technology and has had an impact beyond her association.
2024 Honoree
Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP | President & CEO, Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM)
Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP is the President & CEO of the Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM), where she leads strategic development, program execution, and revenue growth. She previously served as Chief Information Officer at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, where she led a 29-person team and managed an $11M budget, transforming the organization's data ecosystem and overseeing the development of a new data analytics strategy.
A committed association professional, Tori serves as a member of ASAE's Executive Management Advisory Council and previous served on the CAE Item Writing Committee and Technology Professionals Advisory Council. She was a founder and former board member of Association Women Technology Champions. Her leadership has been recognized with the 2021 Association Forum Forty Under 40 Award and 2020 Association Trends Young & Aspiring Professional Award. Tori was honored to be named an ASAE Fellow (FASAE) in 2023. She holds an MBA from George Washington University and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Mary Washington.
AWTC Technology Innovation Award
The AWTC Technology Innovation Award honors an individual in an association for their novel use of technology or introduction of innovative technological solutions. This recognition spotlights those who have found inventive applications for technology that substantially impacts internal or external stakeholders and moves their association forward. It highlights AWTC's commitment to nurturing creative advancements in association technology.
2024 Honoree
Jessica A. Irizarry | Director of Chapter Strategy and Program Development, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Jessica A. Irizarry is an accomplished association management leader with over 16 years of experience in strategic chapter development, volunteer engagement, and organizational growth. As Director of Chapter Strategy and Program Development at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), she drives the strategic expansion and operational success of ASID's chapter network, collaborating with national chapters to enhance member engagement, optimize efficiency, and foster a culture of leadership.
A recognized expert in volunteer management and association governance, Jessica served as the 2022-2023 National Chair of the ASAE Component Relations and Volunteer Management Professionals Advisory Council. She is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, contributing regularly to "Associations Now" and delivering educational sessions at national conferences. Her work focuses on building strong, sustainable associations through effective volunteer management and leadership development.
AWTC Badass Awards
This special one-time award honors four trailblazing leaders who have founded companies and defined their place in the industry. These visionaries exemplify the resilience, adaptability, and perseverance essential to building and sustaining successful organizations. The recipients of the AWTC Badass Award have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the way technology drives progress in associations. They embody innovation, determination, and a pioneering spirit, inspiring others with their extraordinary journeys.
AWTC Technology Champion Awards
This award recognizes women doing amazing work every day to advance technology in associations. The honoree might be a programmer developing innovative apps, a membership director who has used existing technologies to offer compelling new member services, or a data analyst who is changing the way the organization moves forward with data-driven decisions. This award is open to women working in associations or a company that serves associations.
