Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced that five Sun women
have been awarded prestigious honors from top Silicon Valley
organizations. Susan Landau, distinguished engineer, has been named the
Anita Borg Institute 2008 Women of Vision Award winner in the Social
Impact category. The YWCA of Silicon Valley has awarded four Sun
employees a 2008 Tribute to Women (TWIN) award: Cheryl Cook, vice
president of sales; Beverly Glasser, senior director of IT; Noreen
Krall, vice president and chief intellectual property officer; and Karen
Tegan Padir, vice president, software infrastructure.
“These award winners are instrumental to Sun's
business, inspiring not only women but the entire Sun community,”
said Shari Slate, chief diversity officer and director of global
inclusion at Sun Microsystems. “Their
technical and leadership excellence are clear examples of what it means
to succeed individually and as part of a team.”
The Women of Vision Awards, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of
Trustees, honored women making significant contributions to technology.
One winner was selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and
Social Impact. Nominees were submitted by high-tech companies,
universities, private industry, and the public. The award reception took
place May 8, 2008 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
Each year YWCA of Silicon Valley honors the top women at leading
organizations that have had a substantial impact on the organization
relative to its growth, profitability, and innovation. Winners have
outstanding leadership qualities and are successful role models for
other women transitioning into executive positions. Winners were honored
on May 15, 2008 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
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