Are you a woman working with open data and looking for recognition?
The Women in DataViz 2025 Awards were created to recognize, promote, and showcase women working in data visualization — a key field within the tech and communication sectors. This project aims to help close the gender gap and create new female role models in the dataviz world.
Whether you're an established professional or an emerging young talent, these awards are made for you.
Which awards can I apply for?
You may apply for one or more categories, as long as you meet the specific criteria for each.
🟣 Women DataViz Award – €2,000 prize
Recognition of a local or international professional for her track record, contributions to the sector, and the impact of her work in the field of data visualization. We are looking for trailblazing women who inspire and lead in the tech ecosystem.
🟣 Young Talent Award – €500 prize
Aimed at women aged 18 to 30 who have developed innovative or high-potential projects in the dataviz field. This category seeks to foster technological vocations and highlight emerging talent.
🟣 Catalan DataViz Award – €1,000 prize
Award for the best data visualization created in the Catalan language, with the aim of promoting Catalan in STEM, tech, and digital domains. We want to support linguistic diversity and normalize the use of Catalan in scientific and technological projects.
🟣 Challenge DataViz Award – €1,000 prize
Prize for the best proposal developed during the 30 Days Women Dataviz Challenge, organized by the ViT Foundation. This category rewards creativity, progress, and commitment throughout the challenge.
Who can participate?
All women aged 18 and over, regardless of nationality or place of residence. The main requirement is to submit an original data visualization project that has not been awarded previously.
The expert jury will evaluate entries based on the following criteria:
Technical and narrative quality
Use of open data
Ethical and accessible data practices, including inclusive design
Social or communicative impact
Innovation and originality in approach, tools, or visual storytelling
Language of the project (must be entirely in Catalan for the Catalan DataViz Award)
📎 See the full award terms and conditions here.
Through this call, we want data visualization to become more just, representative, and open to all perspectives. Join us!
How can I apply?
Complete the form with your personal details, include the link to your work, and indicate the category you're applying for. Don’t wait too long — the deadline is August 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Barcelona time).
Jury decision: September 1, 2025
Award ceremony: Tuesday 9th of September, from 5pm to 7pm, in la Casa de Cultura de Girona.
What is the purpose of the awards?
Recognize female talent in dataviz
We reward women who lead data visualization projects locally and globally, helping to establish them as role models in tech and communication.Encourage young women to pursue tech careers
We promote interest in STEM careers among young women aged 18 to 30 by providing training, recognition, and visibility.Promote linguistic diversity and Catalan in STEM
We support Catalan as a scientific creation language with a dedicated category for projects fully in Catalan.Promote accessibility, ethics, and inclusion
We advocate for ethical, responsible data use and support accessible design and visualizations that contribute to the common good.
More information
The Women in DataViz 2025 Awards are an initiative of the ViT Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to transparency, social innovation, and knowledge sharing through data visualization.
Through this project, the ViT Foundation reaffirms its mission to make women visible in the digital and tech spheres, promoting gender equality through concrete, accessible, and transformative actions.
The awards are part of the RETECH project, led by the Department of Business and Labour and the Secretariat for Digital Policies of the Catalan Government, and connected to other ViT initiatives such as the 30 Days Women Dataviz Challenge and the creation of open data and best practices repositories.
🔗 Learn more about the ViT Foundation
If you have any questions about the application process or want to contact the organizers, write to: media@fundaciovit.org
