In alignment with our commitment to celebrate the International Day of Girls and Women in Science, in 2024 we launched a call to highlight the invaluable contributions of women astronomers, through the design of engaging infographics, created with the assistance of generative AI tools. We encourage creativity and inclusivity while maintaining a respectful and professional environment. This was a joint international initiative of the Athena Community Office, the X-IFU and WFI consortia, and the EU H2020 XMM2ATHENA  and  AHEAD2020 projects.

The response to the contest was very positive, and the jury had a tough job selecting the winner. The winner of the contest was Kunasin Somphadung, whose infographic honoured the great American astronomer Vera Rubin.