Call for Nominations for 2023 Women of the Year and Women to Watch Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2023


CONTACT:
Greg Hickman
ghickman@wict.org
202-827-4774

Awards to be presented in New York at The WICT Network Touchstones Luncheon, Monday, September 18, during the 2023 Leadership Conference, in conjunction with Diversity Week

Washington, DC – The WICT Network issued the Call for Nominations today for the 2023 Women of the Year and Women to Watch. The esteemed awards will be presented at the Touchstones Luncheon on Monday, September 18, at the New York Marriott Marquis during The WICT Network’s Leadership Conference, held in conjunction with the industry’s Diversity Week.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm (Eastern).

The Woman of the Year Award is bestowed on a woman who has made significant contributions throughout her career to her company and the overall industry. She is a proven leader and asset who shows great resolve to help others along their path. The WICT Network will select one honoree from a programmer and an operator.

The Woman to Watch Award honors a woman who shows tremendous success and promise through her professional accomplishments. She demonstrates exemplary leadership skills in her company and a strong dedication to the industry. The WICT Network will select one honoree from a programmer, an operator and a technology company.

“We are proud to honor the superlative achievements of our industry’s leaders through The WICT Network’s Women of the Year and Women to Watch awards, our highest individual honors,” said Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO. “As the industry continues to evolve, we are pleased to shine a spotlight on the women leading the charge to ensure the success of their organizations and those around them.”

A 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 website.

About The WICT Network

The WICT Network is a global organization whose mission is to create women leaders that transform our industry. We do this by providing unparalleled professional development programs, commissioning original gender research, and supporting a B2B network that helps advance women. For more than 40 years, The WICT Network has partnered with media, entertainment and technology companies to help build a more robust pipeline of women leaders. Founded in 1979, and now over 10,000 members and 24 chapters strong, The WICT Network is the largest and oldest professional association serving women in media. Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal and The Walt Disney Company are The WICT Network’s Strategic Touchstone Partners. Please visit www.wict.org or follow @WICTHQ on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for more information.

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