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Carla Meli “Carla has made an extraordinary impact on Women in Localization in the Operations team through her leadership as the volunteer in charge of Training. Starting just last year as an assistant, she quickly stepped into the full role and has since led the department with confidence, dedication and vision. What makes Carla especially […]

Maya Tsirulnik “Maya has been an outstanding contributor to the Global Community Mental Health & Wellness Program since its launch. She joined the initiative immediately and quickly became a key driving force as Team Lead, bringing not only her dedication as a volunteer but also the expertise of a seasoned executive. As a Vice President […]

Women in Localization’s STAR Volunteer Award recognizes volunteers who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and positive impact within our community. STAR stands for Service Teamwork Ambassadorship and Reliability and is awarded to individuals who embody these values through consistent, meaningful contributions that help our global community thrive. This year, the 2025 STAR Award goes to Nadja […]

Nadja Ruhl “It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Nadja for this award in recognition of her outstanding contributions as the Program Director for the Global Community Program. In a remarkably short span of time, Nadja has taken over the leadership of five teams, bringing with her a spirit of mentorship, clarity, and collaboration […]

 Manon Debuire “Manon leads the Global Sponsorship program with dedication and integrity. She fully embodies the values of our organization and is a supportive, inspiring leader. She always makes sure we deliver value to our sponsors and strategically guides the program for achieving our goals.”   Myriam Garcia Vizuete “Myriam Garcia, as the Catalonia Chapter […]

Sıla Alan had a strong start to her career when she graduated as the valedictorian of her class at Dokuz Eylül University, Türkiye, where she majored in Translation and Interpreting, in addition to her degree in International Relations from Anadolu University. Soon after graduating, she began volunteering for Women in Localization. Sıla has been responsible […]

Andrea Gonçalves Pinto “Andrea is an incredibly proactive Chapter Manager who keeps the chapter energized and moving forward. She takes initiative with all the managers, suggesting actions, following up, and collaborating with the team every week. Her enthusiastic leadership keeps everyone motivated and excited to contribute. The result of Andrea’s team spirit is the rapid […]

Sarita Desai “Sarita has been an ideal Geo manager. She is extremely approachable, and always responds to queries promptly. She has been a huge support to the India chapter with her inputs & feedback, and also encourages cross-chapter communication for sharing of ideas & best practices. I deeply appreciate the initiative she took to shine […]

Dominique Puls I enthusiastically nominate Dominique for her outstanding contributions to Women in Localization. As a vital member of the organizing team for Tekom 2023, a prominent technical communication conference in Germany, Dominique’s remarkable initiative was evident. She not only excelled in her role but also orchestrated the participation of Women in Localization members in […]

Shalini Gupta Besides beautifully executing her role as Marketing Manager, Shalini has also stepped up in the last few months to provide critical support in the India Chapters Social Media initiatives. She has also been actively involved in the planning of upcoming events and identifying & bringing speakers on board. Her all-round and wholehearted contributions […]