Humanitarian OSM Team/Working groups/Community/Open Mapping Women Awards
The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Community Working Group (WG) celebrated the 2024 International Women's Day and Women's Month through the Open Mapping Women Awards (OMWA). OMWA aimed to celebrate and recognize women in open mapping. The initiative has been inspired by State of the Map Asia (SotM Asia) 2023's Community Awards and ongoing discussion about Open Mapping Community Builder Award.
Background
Since 2021, the HOT Community Working Group has been organizing webinars to recognize and highlight women for International Women's Day (IWD) and Women's Month in the month of March.
In 2024, the WG discussed other ways to celebrate women. Building on previous ideas and initiatives like 2023 SotM Asia's Community Awards, we launch the nominations for Open Mapping Women Awards (OMWA) 2024. Planning documentation can be viewed here: https://loomio.hotosm.org/d/wTs2o4eA/planning-international-women-s-day-2024-8-march-
Awards
There were six (6) awards:
- Open Mapping Women Leader of the Year
- Open Mapping Emerging Star of the Year
- Open Mapping Women Mapper of the Year
- Open Mapping Women-Focused Project of the Year
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion of the Yea
- Community of the Year
Nomination Process
A survey form was open to the public to nominate women and communities for the OMWA 2024. Recognizing that impact of women in the open mapping community differs and is unique from each, the WG recognizes all women contributions in the global scale.
Recognition
Communication Posters of the Awardees were shared in various community channels and social media. An Awards Ceremony was also held in 28 March.
Reach and engagement
to be added soon...