The Grace Hopper Award Program recognizes local girls and women in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry and puts a spotlight on those organizations and initiatives that are making strides towards promoting women’s increased participation in the ICT sector. 

The program is initiated by the USAID Economic Security Program, implemented in partnership with TBC and supported by VISA, UGT, Majorel Georgia, Adjara Group, GIZ, Lineate, and the Gender Equality Council of the Parliament of Georgia.

The Award Program bears the name of Grace Hopper, a prominent 20th-century American computer scientist, United States computer programming pioneer.

Through public nominations, Grace Hopper Award Program will acknowledge outstanding individuals, programs, and organizations in six categories. The winners of the Award Program will be announced in June 2023.