The Institute for Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) has launched the Chris Seymour Award for Women in Telecoms to recognise the outstanding contribution that women make to the sector.
Applications welcome from women who have a minimum of five years experience in the industry and can demonstrate technical or business leadership skills that excel in one of the following areas: Significant achievements in the sector, long-term excellence, original research on telecoms technology and outstanding leadership.
The judges will be looking for details of objectives, actions taken and measurable outcomes along with an overview of their outstanding role in the industry.
The prizes include a trophy and a cash award along with the chance to be featured in The Journal, the ITP's magazine for the industry.
The ITP awards are presented at the ITP's Annual Dinner on the 29th of October in London. The closing date for entries is Friday 31st July 2015.
ITP CEO Adam Oliver said: "We have set up this award to recognise the key contribution that women make to the Telecoms industry.
"The ITP is focused on helping people develop their professional skills and we want to recognise those who are inspirational to our sector."
The award open to all women in the telecoms industry with five years experience. Membership of the ITP is not required.