Engineer Woman Awards 2026
Nominate your (Young) Engineer Woman now. Deadline is February 15, 2026.
Do you have a colleague who stands out for her technical expertise, innovative spirit, leadership or special commitment in the STEM field? Then nominate them for the Engineer Woman Award 2026 or the Young Engineer Woman Award 2026!
The Engineer Woman Award honors a female expert who stands out due to her innovative strength, commitment or achievements in the technical field. The Young Engineer Woman Award recognizes women under the age of 30 who do outstanding work in their field or are particularly committed beyond their field of work.
All companies and institutions exhibiting at HANNOVER MESSE can nominate one female candidate for each award.
The media-effective presentation of the awards will take place during the FEMWORX career congress at HANNOVER MESSE on April 23 and 24, 2026. An independent jury made up of members of the congress advisory board will nominate three finalists in each category, from which the winners will be selected.
Review 2025
Marie-Josée Turgeon receives the Engineer Woman Award
On April 3, 2025, Marie-Josée Turgeon was presented with the Engineer Woman Award at the opening ceremony of the FEMWORX career congress.
Marie-Josée Turgeon received the Engineer Woman Award 2025 for her innovative strength, leadership skills and outstanding commitment to microelectronics.
“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."
Myriam Erath receives the Young Engineer Woman Award
Myriam Erath is setting new standards with her innovative AI technology and her commitment to young female engineers – in recognition of which she receives the Young Engineer Woman Award 2025.
The award ceremony took place on April 4 as part of the FEMWORX Careers Congress.
"Winning the Young Engineer Award 2025 as part of femworx was more than just receiving an award – it was a moment that united visibility, courage, and community. Standing on that big stage and receiving so much positive feedback, even nationwide, showed me how vital role models in technology and entrepreneurship are. Through femworx, a strong network has grown – with inspiring women like Heike Wilson and Lisa-Marie Höcker – that continues to empower me to move forward. Since then, my company, CWO GmbH, has continued to grow: our AI now supports not only traditional order processing in mechanical engineering, but also automatically identifies and integrates spare parts based on machine documentation. This progress reminds me how powerful it is when visibility and innovation come together."
The nominees for the Engineer Woman Award 2025:
Cécile Deprez is a dedicated researcher at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Munich, specializing in satellite positioning and orbit determination. Since 2020, they have been developing algorithms and simulation environments while also managing projects. They are co-founder and coordinator of initiatives such as DLR Women+ in Science & Technology and Pride@DLR. In addition to their research, they actively promote the visibility and advancement of diverse individuals in science through public lectures and their role as a coordinator at Women In Aerospace – Europe.
Hlulani Klingsiek Baloyi is a seasoned senior software engineer with over ten years of professional experience. She is passionate about promoting women and diversity in the tech industry. As the founder of the She Talks Tech podcast, she provides a platform to empower women in technology. She also serves as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and previously chaired Black Girls Code Johannesburg. Her activism extends to language advocacy and the digitization of African languages, as seen in her role as a product owner at Angula, which won the Best Educational Solution Award in 2023.
Marie-Josée Turgeon is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing, microelectronics, and process optimization. Holding a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and an MBA, she has significantly contributed to innovation in microelectronics as President and CEO of C2MI. Under her leadership, C2MI received numerous awards, including the Great Mention of the Performance Quebec Awards in 2021 and the Gold Award in 2022. Turgeon has successfully implemented lean manufacturing and process optimizations, leading to significant productivity improvements. She serves in various governance roles, including as chair of the Research Ethics Committee at Cégep de Granby and as a member of the Canadian Semiconductor Council.
The nominees for the Young Engineer Woman Award 2025:
Dr.-Ing. Sina-Maria Breuer is a process engineer with a passion for metallurgy, focusing on sustainable innovations in the steel industry. After studying materials engineering and earning her PhD at RWTH Aachen, she worked at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH and has been with SMS Group GmbH since 2023. As Project Quality Manager, she oversees the construction of a hydrogen-based direct reduction plant, a major step toward decarbonizing steel production. She also founded the "Young Academic Forum Metallurgy" to improve the industry's image and foster connections between students and industry professionals. Dr. Breuer is committed to a sustainable and green steel industry, actively contributing to the advancement of metallurgy.
Myriam Erath is a mechatronics engineer specializing in socioinformatics, distinguished by her innovative ideas and engagement in the tech world. Since 2016, she has voluntarily led the "Young Engineers" working group within the Association of German Engineers (VDI) and became a board member of the Emsland/Osnabrück district association in 2024. In the same year, she successfully founded two companies, Erath-CWO and CWO GmbH, which provide an AI-based solution for automating order processes in mechanical engineering. Her technology optimizes unstructured email orders and enables seamless integration into ERP systems, benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, she will publish a scientific paper in 2025 on developments in the IT industry. Myriam Erath combines technical expertise with socioinformatics approaches and is a driving force in the STEM field.
Xheneta Krasniqi is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft in Munich. With a degree in computer science and human-computer interaction from LMU Munich and participation in Oxford University's Women in Leadership Program (2024), she has established herself as a leading engineer in M365, apps, Copilot Cloud, and AI transformation. Since joining Microsoft at the age of 20, she has supported clients worldwide in implementing AI and cloud solutions across various industries. She has been recognized as one of the top 200 Cloud Solution Architects globally and inspires others through her projects and workshops.
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