Token2049: Bitget to Host Blockchain4Her Awards to Celebrate Women in Blockchain

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Crypto exchange Bitget has announced the Blockchain4Her Awards, an initiative celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the blockchain industry.

What’s the significance: The launch highlights a major initiative dedicated to recognizing and empowering female leaders in a traditionally male-dominated industry. 

Key Details: 

• Goal: The event aims to amplify the voices of women in blockchain and provide them with platforms for further growth.
• Awards: Winners will receive scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and features in prominent media outlets like BeinCrypto.

• Judging Panel:
  • Gracy Chen, the CEO of Bitget
  • Yevheniia Broshevan, the co-founder and CBDO of Hacken, a blockchain security services company
  • Tess Hau, the founder of Tess Ventures, a venture capital firm
  • Cecilia Hsueh, the co-founder and CEO of Morph, a global consumer layer for value creation on the blockchain
  • Maggie Love, the founder of SheFi, a crypto education and career development for women and non-binary.

Event Timeline:

• Application Period: August 19, 2024 to August 30, 2024
• Judging Period: September 2, 2024 to September 6, 2024
• Award Ceremony: September 17, 2024

Award Categories Summary:

• Rising Female in Blockchain
  • Focus: Female newcomers in blockchain
  • Description: Recognizes rising stars who have shown exceptional talent, innovation, and leadership.
  • Criteria: Judges look for eagerness to join the industry, early accomplishments, and potential for future success.
  • Number of Winners: 3
• Innovative Web3 Female Entrepreneur
  • Focus: Female entrepreneurs in web3
  • Description: Honors a female entrepreneur who has redefined innovation and leadership in blockchain and business.
  • Criteria: Judges evaluate founders or co-founders based on their innovative achievements, value proposition, and industry impact.
  • Number of Winner: 1 

Key points:

“Excited to kick off the Blockchain4Her Awards! This initiative is all about recognizing and supporting the incredible women in the blockchain space. At Bitget, over 40% of our management are female, so we’re all about diversity and inclusion, and hosting these awards shows our dedication to celebrating more female entrepreneurs, and rising stars. With scholarships and mentorship opportunities, we hope to inspire the next generation of women to shine in blockchain and Web3, and help build a more equitable blockchain future.”

Gracy Chen, Chief Executive Officer, Bitget

Zoom Out: Earlier this year, Bitget recently launched the Blockchain4Her initiative with a $10 million commitment to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in the blockchain industry.

As the blockchain industry continues to expand, initiatives like Blockchain4Her are important in ensuring that women are not only included but are also leaders in the field.

• If successful, the Blockchain4Her Awards may become an annual event that grows in stature, bringing more attention to the need for gender diversity in blockchain.

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