Three local women were among the six Women In Technology (WIT) Award winners honored during a live virtual event held by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) on Sept. 8.

This year's WIT Awards wrapped up a two-part virtual celebration of the fifth anniversary of TCCP's continued commitment to celebrating women who are innovators, role models, trailblazers and inspirations within the technology community throughout the region.

Opening remarks were offered by Ann Hughes, president and CEO of TCCP.

Mary-Angela Kenney won this year's WIT Impact Award - Private Sector/Medium to Large Business. This award recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have made a positive impact in the private sector/medium to large business market, which consists of companies employing 50 or more employees. Kenney is the vice president of innovation and technology with Fenner Precision Polymers in Manheim.

Kate Gallagher won this year's WIT Impact Award - Private Sector/Entrepreneurs to Small Business. This award recognizes a woman in technology whose contributions have had a positive impact in the entrepreneurial/small business sector, meaning companies that employ fewer than 50 employees. Gallagher is the chief operating officer with Advanced Metrics in Mountville.

Melissa Wall won this year's WIT Next Gen Award. This award recognizes an up-and-coming young woman who is making a difference in technology in the region. Wall is a senior software engineer with Industrial Resolution in Lancaster.

In addition to the six awards, WIT scholarships were awarded to Caitlin Colicchio and Clair Cuvo. Colicchio is a junior at Bucknell University and Cuvo is a sophomore at Elizabethtown College.

Visit http://www.tccp.org/wit-summit-awards to learn more about this year's WIT Awards.