Women remain underrepresented in engineering, but their impact has never been more powerful. Across industries, women engineers are breaking barriers, shaping innovation, and redefining what leadership looks like in STEM.
Launched in May 2026, Rising Star Awards has entered its third year with renewed momentum and purpose. This prestigious awards program celebrates exceptional women engineers who are making bold contributions today while paving the way for the innovators of tomorrow.
This year’s program features six award categories, each recognizing a unique dimension of excellence and impact across the engineering landscape:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive/Transportation
- Electronics
- Manufacturing/Materials
- Medical/Biotech
- Robotics/Automation/AI
Nominations for the 2026 Rising Star Awards are now open. Submit your entry here.
All entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the SAE Media Group editors. The 2026 Rising Star Awards winners will be announced during a live online event in October 2026. Winners will be honored with a plaque as well as spotlighted across SAE Media Group’s publications, websites, e-newsletters, and social media channels.
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