Audrey Tang

Awards & Honours

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Tang's achievements are remarkable not just for their titles but for their impact. As Taiwan's first Digital Minister, she built systems that let citizens directly shape policy. Her work on vTaiwan has been studied worldwide as a model for online deliberation. The Right Livelihood Award in 2025 recognized her as a global leader in using technology for social good.

AwardsAudrey Tang has won several awards for her work in digital democracy and civic technology. In 2025, she received a humanitarian prize for empowering citizens through digital tools. She also received the Right Livelihood Award, often called the 'Alternative Nobel Prize.'.

Honours & Distinctions

Ten Greatest Taiwanese Computing Personalities

Taiwan Computing Personalities List·2014

Recognized for contributions to computing

Rankings & Lists

#10

Top 10 Greatest Taiwanese Computing Personalities

Taiwan Computing Personalities List·2014

Records & Feats

First transgender and non-binary cabinet minister in Taiwan

Historic First·2016

Appointed as minister without portfolio in 2016, breaking barriers for LGBTQ+ representation in government.

First Minister of Digital Affairs of Taiwan

Career Milestone·2022

Led the newly created ministry from 2022 to 2024, shaping the nation's digital policy.