21/08/2026
๐ Call for Nominations: ACM India Outstanding Contributions in Computing by a Woman (OCCW) Award 2026
ACM India invites nominations for the OCCW Award 2026, celebrating women whose outstanding contributions have advanced the broad field of computing in India.
๐ Award: A plaque and a prize of โน7 lakhs.
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Nomination deadline: 15 September 2026, 11:00 PM IST
๐ข Recipient announcement: By 31 December 2026
The award recognises women who have made significant contributions through research, innovation, or interdisciplinary work in computing, while also demonstrating leadership and inspiring more women to pursue and thrive in computing.
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Eligibility
The candidateโs work must have been carried out primarily in India.
Open to women working across the broad field of computing.
Nominees need not be Indian nationals or ACM members.
Self-nominations are not permitted.
Nominations may remain active for up to three years, subject to eligibility.
Submit nominations through the OCCW track at:
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/acmindiaawards2026
The awardee will be honoured at the ACM India Annual Event in early 2027 and invited to speak at the ACM-W Summit, with travel and accommodation supported by ACM India.
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