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Designing the Difference Award

With our commitment to improve and greatly increase representation in our industry, this award recognizes semiconductor companies that have taken intentional, measurable steps to create an environment where innovation and diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to a forward-thinking industry. Companies should demonstrate company-wide initiatives, internal culture, community engagement and overall commitment to creating an environment where innovation and diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to industry impact and overall long-term vision of meaningful leadership and culture. GSA’s Designing the Difference Award Committee will review all nominees and select the winners.

2025 Winner

Marvell is powering the AI era with the industry’s most advanced and comprehensive accelerated infrastructure portfolio spanning compute and connectivity. As we drive innovation forward, we’re equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Through initiatives like the Women@Marvell Inclusion Network, RISE Mentoring Circles, and the Allyship in Action Program, we empower women and underrepresented talent in STEM with global networking opportunities, meaningful mentorship, and inclusive leadership development.

 

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STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader. With a workforce representing more than 120 nationalities, ST is committed to fostering inclusion. Women make up 21% of our management team, and we monitor the gender pay gap to ensure fairness. Our initiatives include career development programs, unconscious bias training, employee resource groups, and advocacy for STEM education. At ST, inclusion is supported by policies that prohibit any form of discrimination creating a culture of respect, and opportunity for all.

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Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.

2024 WINNER

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies. Billions of people and leading enterprises rely on AMD technology to improve how they live, work and play. Diversity and inclusion are key drivers that contribute to our ability to innovate and build great products. At AMD, we are dedicated to incorporating as many unique voices as possible and growing the representation of women and other underrepresented groups.

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GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors that power the world. We innovate with customers to deliver efficient, high-performance products for automotive, IoT, and communications markets. With a global footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted source for customers. Our diverse team is committed to security, sustainability, and a vibrant DEIB program, aiming to set the standard for women in the semiconductor industry. We ensure equal opportunities and prioritize employee wellbeing. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

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Marvell is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where women thrive. Initiatives like the Women@Marvell Inclusion Network, mentoring, and the High Performing Teams Program empower women to succeed in STEM by providing the opportunity to network, build their careers, and grow as leaders. It’s an exciting time at Marvell—with the industry’s most advanced and comprehensive accelerated infrastructure portfolio of compute, connectivity, and storage, we are powering the AI era.

Cadence

2023 Winner

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic systems design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Embracing diversity and fostering inclusion are key tenets of our One Team culture. We understand the importance of empowering one another and recognize the valuable contribution our diverse workforce brings to our business.

2023 Nominee

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. Diversity and inclusion are key drivers that contribute to our ability to innovate and build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. It is essential that we support the next generation of innovators whose diverse backgrounds can help create solutions to transform how people live, work, learn and play.

NXP

2023 Nominee

NXP Semiconductors is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications in the Automotive, Industrial and Internet of Things (loT), Mobile, and Communications Infrastructure. Trust and respect are the foundation of our core values, and we are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and accepted. At NXP, we value a diverse workforce and strive to increase representation and equal opportunities.

2022 Winner

Microsoft is driven by a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Embedded within this is an objective to design hardware and technology for the Azure cloud that is not just scalable, secure, and efficient, but also truly for everyone. Through intentional programming and mentorship experiences, and outcomes-oriented, and culturally competent programs. a culture of diversity and inclusion sparks thinking that unlocks new experiences and opportunities for all.

2022 Nominee

AMD is the high-performance and adaptive computing leader, powering innovation behind the data center, artificial intelligence, PC’s, gaming, communications, and automotive. Diversity and inclusion are key drivers that contribute to our ability to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. It is essential that we support the next generation of innovatores whose diverse backgrounds can help create solutions to transform how people live, work, learn and play.

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2022 Nominee

Lam Research is a global supplier of semiconductor equipment and services. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. We leverage diversity to fuel innovation – uniting unique individuals with broad perspectives to tackle complex challenges in new ways. Our goal is to foster a diverse and equitable culture where every person feels valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

2021 Winner

Micron is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. We’re committed to furthering diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) programs that build an inclusive environment for our global team members and lead change in the communities where we work and live.

2021 Nominee

Microsoft is driven by a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Embedded within this is an objective to design hardware and technology for the Azure cloud that is not just scalable, secure, and efficient, but also truly for everyone. Via the deployment of mission-driven, outcomes oriented, and culturally competent programs and initiatives, a culture of diversity and inclusion sparks thinking that unlocks new experiences and opportunities for all.

2021 Nominee

Western Digital believes in supporting a collective journey toward equity for all, fostering an inclusive workplace culture where we all belong, and creating a more diverse workforce that mirrors our customers and communities. Western Digital is a leading global developer, manufacturer, and provider of hard disk drives, NAND-Flash solid-state drives, and storage platforms. With a rich heritage of innovation, operational excellence, and R&D capabilities, we continue to push the boundaries of technology.