On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, WiN Global celebrates the power of talent without gender. By recognizing outstanding women leaders and changemakers, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, excellence, and inspiration — shaping a more diverse, innovative, and sustainable nuclear future.
According to the 2023 Gender Balance Report published by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), women represent 24.9% of the global nuclear workforce, and only 36.9% report having female role models or mentors. Women also identify the lack of visible female leaders and persistent socio-cultural perceptions that nuclear careers are “masculine” as key barriers.
In a sector defined by excellence, safety, and innovation, diversity and inclusion are strategic imperatives. They strengthen decision-making, reinforce safety culture, drive innovation, and expand our ability to attract, develop, and retain the next generation of talent.
With this spirit of transformation, we proudly present the finalists of our prestigious WiN Global Awards, recognizing excellence, commitment, and leadership across our global network.
Nuclear Future Award
This award honors young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the mission and values of WiN Global and its national chapters. We warmly congratulate:
- Alice Cunha da Silva (WiN Spain)
- Agnes Blasi Ngowi (WiN Tanzania)
- Florencia Rentería del Toro (WiN Mexico)
- Ana María Zapata (WiN Spain)
Excellence Award
This recognition celebrates sustained excellence in strategic communication and advocacy for the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. We express our sincere appreciation to:
- Jivendra Shankhani Wickramasinghe (WiN Sri Lanka)
- Johanna Tsholofelo Mabitsela (WiN South Africa)
- Yukiko Okada (WiN Japan)
- Emma L. Wong (WiN OECD NEA)
- Lina Celis Del Angel Centeno (WiN Mexico)
- Amparo Soler Martínez (WiN Spain)
- Annalisa Manera (WiN Switzerland)
- Maita Morales Prieto (WiN Spain)
- Sun-Kyung Kim (WiN South Korea)
- Karen Jones (WiN Australia)
We thank each of our finalists for their unwavering dedication. Their voices, expertise, and leadership make a meaningful difference — inspiring girls and women across the globe.
Today, we celebrate every girl who dares to ask: “How does an atom work?” There is a place for you at the core of nuclear science.