Bitget to Host Blockchain4Her South East Asia Awards
After its Token2049 debut, Bitget is set to launch the South East Asia Blockchain4Her Awards to celebrate and promote women’s contributions to the blockchain industry.
Whatโs the significance: For the web3 community in Southeast Asia, the SEA Blockchain4Her Awards is set to further promote gender inclusivity and empower female innovators.
Key details:
- Submissions are open until October 31
- Winners will be announced on November 15 in Bangkok, coinciding with the Ethereum Foundationโs upcoming Devcon event.
- Bitget mentioned that founders and startups attending Devcon are invited to join the event.
Award Categories:
- Rising Female in Blockchain Award:ย
- Focus: This will recognize female newcomers in blockchain who exhibit exceptional talent and leadership.ย
- Criteria: Judges will evaluate their eagerness to enter the industry, early achievements, and future potential.
- Prize: 4 winners will receive tickets to the Devcon conference.
- Innovative Web3 Female Entrepreneur Award:ย
- Focus: The award aims to celebrate female entrepreneurs in web3 that are redefining innovation and leadership in blockchain.
- Criteria: Judges will assess innovative achievements, value proposition, and industry impact.
- Prize: 1 winner will receive a round-trip to the Devcon conference valued at $1,500.
Pitching Event: Apart from the awards ceremony, there will also be a special pitching and networking event for female builders.
Judging Panel:
- Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget
- Cecilia Hsueh, Co-founder & CEO, Morph
Key quote:
โThe Blockchain4Her Awards are more than just an honor. Itโs a platform to showcase the remarkable contributions women are making in web3 and it’s crucial that women have a strong voice and equal opportunities to contribute to its development.โ
Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget
Chen also emphasized that they are โencouraging all eligible women from South East Asia to apply and showcase their impactful work.โ
Blockchain4Her Awards in TOKEN2049: Last month, Bitget hosted the inaugural Blockchain4Her Awards to celebrate womenโs achievements in blockchain.
- The exchange reported that over 1,000 participants attended the event, with 100+ nominations and 12 major partners supporting it.
Previous winners:
Rising Female in Blockchain Award:
- Alexandra Nicorici – Founder of OOO podcast
- Gesa Schneider – Devcon Scholar at Ethereum Foundation
- Rebecca Matsumura – Associate Attorney at Fenwick & West
Innovative Web3 Female Entrepreneur Award:
- Maika Isogawa – Co-founder and CEO of Webacy
Whatโs next: The upcoming announcement of winners for the Blockchain4Her Awards in Bangkok next month, it is set to further empower women in blockchain across South East Asia.
Worth reading: Earlier this year, Bitget launched the $10 million Blockchain4Her initiative to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in the blockchain industry, featuring incubation programs, pitch competitions, summits, awards, and an ambassador program to support and empower women in web3.
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