On September 25, 2024, the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) hosted the 8th annual Women In Technology Awards at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill, PA. The event celebrated the achievements of extraordinary women and their allies who are driving innovation, fostering inclusivity, and inspiring others in the Central Pennsylvania tech community.

Honoring Excellence in Technology

Seven exceptional women were recognized for their outstanding contributions across various sectors. Here’s a closer look at this year’s winners:

• Next Gen Award: Christina Milano-Damaskos, Co-Founder & CEO of Athlon, Inc., recognized as a rising star making significant strides in the tech industry.
• Moxie Award: Stephanie Blanda, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Lebanon Valley College, honored for paving the way for other women in technology.
• Diversity & Inclusion Award: Jakyra Simpson, CEO/Founder of STEAM Sneakerheadz, celebrated for her active commitment to fostering inclusivity in tech.
• Women In Tech Ally Award: Deepa Moorthy, Senior Salesforce Admin at Warrior Tech Solutions, acknowledged for empowering women in tech as an advocate and ally.
• Impact Award – Private Sector (Medium to Large Business): Tina Tennant, Senior Technical Business Consultant at Capital Blue Cross, recognized for her positive influence in the corporate tech space.
• Impact Award – Private Sector (Entrepreneur to Small Business): Alyson Boehr, Formulations Associate at Phospholutions, Inc., commended for her contributions to the entrepreneurial tech sector.
• Impact Award – Public Sector/Government: Jennifer Leinbach, Executive Director at Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority and Office of Technology Investment, celebrated for her impact on public sector technology.

Empowering the Next Generation

TCCP also awarded scholarships to three outstanding students, sponsored by Itero Group, to support their education and future contributions to the tech industry:

• Aastha Rijal: Franklin & Marshall College, Class of 2026, majoring in Computer Science and Data Science.
• Danielle Strausburger: Elizabethtown College, Class of 2025, majoring in Computer Science.
• Baia Grdzelishvili: York College of Pennsylvania, Class of 2027, majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Recognizing Our Sponsors

This inspiring event was made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors:

• Diamond Sponsor: Accenture
• Platinum Sponsors: Ben Franklin Technology Partners and enGen
• Gold Sponsors:
  • AT&T
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cargas Systems
  • Info-Matrix Corporation
  • Listrak
  • Susan Graham Consulting
• Silver Sponsors:
  • Crowdstrike
  • e&e IT Consulting Services
  • Fulton Bank
  • Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
  • JMA Resources
  • MANTEC
  • Members 1st Federal Credit Union
  • Momentum
• Bronze Sponsors:
  • Deloitte
  • McNees, Wallace & Nurick
  • Sheetz
• Scholarship Sponsor: Itero Group

Visit the 2024 Women In Tech Awards page to learn more about 2024's winners, scholarship recipients and the incredible impact of women in technology in Central PA.

Let’s continue to celebrate and support the innovators and trailblazers shaping the future of tech in Central Pennsylvania!