FY26 SWE–OC Certificate of Merit Nomination
The Society of Women Engineers Orange County Section (SWE-OC) was organized in 1983 and chartered in 1985.
SWE-OC is a volunteer, nonprofit, educational, service organization whose members support the
advancement of women in engineering. Each year, SWE OC awards local High School Juniors and Seniors
with a Certificate of Merit Award. Nominations are to be submitted by teachers.

The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:
● Identify as a Female
● Must be a Junior or Senior in high school in the Orange County area of Southern California
● Must have completed three years of science and three years of mathematics with distinction, or has
achieved excellence in a science or math related activity such as a science fair, math contest, etc.
● Must be an active citizen of the school and community
● Nominated students should have above average grades in math and science classes and show
enthusiasm in these curriculums
FY26 SWE–OC Certificate of Merit Nomination Details: https://swe-oc.swe.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2026/02/FY26-SWE–OC-Certificate-of-Merit-Nomination-Details.pdf

The recipients of the Certificate of Merit will be announced at the SWE-OC Professional Development Conference held on May 2, 2026.

The online nomination form can be accessed via FY26 SWE–OC Certificate of Merit Nominations .

Nominations must be completed by no later than March 20, 2026.