Hanover, Germany. Applications are now open for the Engineer Woman Award and the Young Engineer Woman Award. Companies and institutions from Germany and abroad are invited to submit nominations for these prestigious awards presented by Deutsche Messe as part of the FEMWORX Career Congress at HANNOVER MESSE. The awards recognize women who distinguish themselves through technical expertise, innovative strength, leadership, or exceptional commitment in STEM-related fields.

About the Awards

All companies and institutions exhibiting at HANNOVER MESSE are eligible to nominate one candidate per award category.

Participation is free of charge. Application materials and submission details are available online at https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/side-events/special-events/awards/engineer-woman-award .

The submission deadline is 15 February 2026.

The high-profile award ceremony will take place during the FEMWORX Career Congress at HANNOVER MESSE on April 23–24, 2026. An independent jury composed of members of the congress advisory board will nominate three finalists in each category, from which the winners will be selected.

Looking Back: 2025 Award Recipients

At FEMWORX 2025, two remarkable engineers were honored as role models in their fields:

Marie-Josée Turgeon received the Engineer Woman Award 2025 for her long-standing leadership and innovation in microelectronics, particularly in manufacturing and process optimization.

Myriam Erath was honored with the Young Engineer Woman Award 2025 for her pioneering work in AI-driven process automation and her commitment to mentoring young female engineers.

These exemplary women illustrate the strength and impact of female talent in STEM professions. They embody the awards’ mission: to create visibility, foster recognition, and promote careers.

“With the Engineer Woman Award and the Young Engineer Woman Award, we not only celebrate outstanding technical achievements but also aim to strengthen equal opportunity and role modeling across the industry,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG.

“FEMWORX celebrates the talent, leadership, and innovation of women shaping the future in technical fields. For me, the true value of the Women Engineer Award lies in how it shines a light on role models whose impact reaches far beyond themselves - inspiring the next generation, opening doors across the industry, and reminding us all that change is possible. When recognition is shared and visible, it helps move the needle toward a workplace that is more diverse, inclusive, and full of opportunity.,” comments Marie-Josée Turgeon, CEO of C2MI and recipient of the Engineer Woman Award 2025.

About FEMWORX

As part of HANNOVER MESSE, the FEMWORX Career Congress will take place on 23 and 24 April 2026. Under the motto “Grow Together. Rise Higher.” the platform brings together women along their entire career journey – from entry-level to leadership positions. Participants can expect a combination of expert keynotes, hands-on training, and numerous opportunities for exchange and networking. FEMWORX is the leading platform for visibility, orientation, and empowerment of women in industry.

About HANNOVER MESSE

HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry. Around 4,000 exhibiting companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical, and digital industries, as well as the energy sector, present solutions for a competitive and sustainable industry. The main exhibition areas include automation & digitalization, energy & industrial infrastructure, and research & technology transfer. Artificial intelligence runs like a common thread through all exhibition areas. A diverse conference program complements the exhibition. The next edition of HANNOVER MESSE will be held from 20-24 April 2026, in Hanover, Germany. Partner Country: Brazil.