Now in its fourth year, Campaign’s Inspiring Women Awards continues to honor the trailblazing women driving progress across advertising, media, marketing, and technology.

A distinguished panel of judges will once again recognize five exceptional honorees in categories spanning creativity, leadership, positive change, media, technology, and rising stars.

The Campaign US team is proud to celebrate these remarkable women who are reshaping the industry and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: April 23, 2026

Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Venue: Edison Rooftop, 223 West 46 Street, New York, NY 10036

Dress Code: Business Casual/Daytime Cocktail Attire

ENTRY FEES

Standard Nomination Fee: $400

Extended Nomination Fee: $515

Rising to the Top

Standard Nomination Fee: $125

Extended Nomination Fee: $250

*all entries submitted after November 21 will incur a late fee

ENTRY DEADLINES

Standard Nomination Deadline: November 21, 2025

Extended Nomination Deadline: December 12, 2025

RISING TO THE TOP

Not all heroes need a legacy. We want to shine a spotlight on the industry's rising stars by honoring those who show great promise in their first five years in advertising, marketing, media or technology.

LEADING THE CHARGE

This award is for all the women executives leading their companies to success. Nominees can enter into the following subcategories:

Leading the Charge: Creative 
Leading the Charge: Media
Leading the Charge: PR 
Leading the Charge: Tech

CHAMPIONING CHANGE

Honoring those who are constantly pushing the boundaries of culture and making brave changes within their workplace or industry.

CONQUERING CREATIVITY

Celebrating women who have demonstrated and set the bar for creative excellence in their careers and workplaces.

TRANSFORMING TECHNOLOGY

Dedicated to women pioneering in technology and data.

MAKING MEDIA MATTER

Recognizes women making a meaningful impact on media planning and buying.

BREAKING BRAND BARRIERS

Honors female marketing mavericks pushing their brands and companies to the next level.

Nomination Criteria

• Any person who identifies as women within North America and South America is eligible to enter any category.

• Those with global titles can be based in or outside of the U.S. 

Nomination Rules

• Nominations must be submitted and paid for online.

• Nominees can enter themselves or be nominated.

• All nominations must be accompanied by a high-resolution color photo of the nominee (specs: no less than 300 dpi resolution, at least 3”-x-3” in size).

• They must be shared with Campaign by November 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Campaign will consider nominations submitted by December 12, 2025, but a late fee will apply.

• Organizations may nominate multiple individuals.

• Each nomination must answer each required question in full.

• Each nomination must include at least one recommendation by a client or colleague.

• All information shared with Campaign as part of the nomination process will be considered part of the public domain and potentially be included in the honoree’s Inspiring Women profile and/or a program for the event celebrating the honorees. Please do not include information in the nomination that you wouldn’t want published.

Nomination Questions

• Nominee job history (300 words) 

• Nominee outside activities and accomplishments unrelated to the industry (i.e. charitable groups, personal interests, academic accomplishments, family life, etc.)  (300 words)

• Nominee industry contributions (i.e. professional trade group involvement, adjunct professorships, etc.) (300 words)

• Why should Campaign consider this nominee? (300 words)

• Colleague or client reference (please include name and company). (120 words)

• Colleague or client reference (please include name and company) (120 words)
  

  • The second reference is optional, but highly recommended. If you do not wish to supply a second reference, please enter 'N/A'

• Photo of the Nominee

  • Headshots should be HD if possible, at least 300 dpi.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT?

Amanda Hassler

Director of Events

amanda.hassler@haymarketmedia.com

QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP?

Tyler Glavocich

Junior Account Executive

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Amy Travis

Business Development

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