FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2025
CONTACT:
Amanda Sawney
asawney@wict.org
The WICT Network Opens Nominations for Women of the Year & Women to Watch Awards
Awards to be Presented in Los Angeles at
The WICT Network Signature Awards Luncheon, Tuesday, May 6
The WICT Network issued the Call for Nominations today for the 2025 Women of the Year and Women to Watch Awards. The prestigious awards will be presented for the first time at The WICT Network Signature Awards Luncheon, hosted in partnership with the Motion Picture Association on Tuesday, May 6, at the iconic Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of exemplary women transforming the media, entertainment and technology industries.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 3, 2025, 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.
“The WICT Network’s Women of the Year and Women to Watch Awards celebrate the achievements of extraordinary women who redefine what’s possible in our industry,” said Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO of The WICT Network. “The honorees represent the future of leadership in media, entertainment and technology, driving innovation while uplifting those around them. We are honored to recognize their profound impact.”
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.
About The WICT Network – Empowering Women in Media, Entertainment & Technology
The WICT Network is a global organization whose mission is to create women leaders who 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 nearly 10,000 members with 24 chapters globally, The WICT Network is the largest and oldest professional association serving women in media. Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery are The WICT Network’s Strategic Touchstone Partners. Please visit www.wict.org or follow @WICTHQ on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X for more information.
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