The Designing the Difference Award recognizes companies who are making a significant and measurable impact on advancing the industry through diversity and inclusion. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee that will select the top three companies for recognition at the GSA Women in Semiconductor Hardware (WISH) Conference. There, a winning company will be announced and presented with the Designing the Difference Award.
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.
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.
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.