The WICT Network Opens Nominations for 2026 Women of the Year and Women to Watch

Washington, DC – The WICT Network today opened the Call for Nominations for its 2026 Women of the Year and Women to Watch Awards. The awards will be presented at The WICT Network Signature Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York, NY. The event will honor outstanding women whose leadership and innovation have a profound impact on media, entertainment and technology.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm (Eastern). 

The Woman of the Year Award is bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to their company and the overall industry. They are proven leaders and assets who show great resolve to help others along their path. The WICT Network will select three honorees – one in media, one in entertainment and one in technology. 

The Woman to Watch Award honors individuals who show tremendous success and promise through their professional accomplishments. They demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in their company and a strong dedication to the industry. The WICT Network will select three honorees – one in media, one in entertainment and one in technology.

“Each year, the awards program allows us to shine a light on the women whose work is moving our industry forward,” said Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO of The WICT Network. “Nominees represent a wide array of transformational leaders in all aspects of media, entertainment and technology, and we look forward to recognizing this year’s stand-out honorees.”

A complete list of past honorees is available on The WICT Network website. For more information on the Woman of the Year and Woman to Watch criteria, or to submit nominations, visit The WICT Network Signature Awards Luncheon.  into one of the nation’s most prominent and influential media companies.