In 2017, Buolamwini was awarded the grand prize in the professional category in the Search for Hidden Figures contest, tied to the release of the film Hidden Figures in December 2016.
Në 2017, Buolamwini u nderua me çmimin e madh në kategorinë profesionale Search for Hidden Figures, e lidhur me filmin Hidden Figures që doli në dhjetor 2016.