The Awards
Recognizing the
Women Defining the
Future
ABOUT THE AWARDS
The Future is Female Awards are the anchor of Advertising Week’s globally celebrated Future is Female Program recognizing outstanding, trailblazing women and allies in our industry. After debuting in New York in 2019, the awards are entering their sixth year at AWEurope, eighth year at AWNewYork, and entering our third at AWLATAM. Previous editions have also taken place at AWAfrica, AWAsia, and AWAPAC.
Honorees are selected based on a combination of proven achievements, demonstrated ability to effect organizational change, commitment to external impact, ability to mentor others, and professional endorsements. We believe that leadership comes in many forms, so our criteria is about demonstrating it at any level.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Future is Female Awards are open to women and the allies who champion them. Whether you’re nominating yourself or someone else, each entrant must complete an online application. Each entrant must complete an online application for themselves or their nominee.
It is necessary to include an endorsement from a colleague, partner, client or anyone in the industry who can attest to the applicant’s qualities.
BEYOND THE AWARDS
From creating job opportunities, sharing stories and joining our celebrated Future is Female podcast, this community is what we are most proud of.
The Future is Female is about more than just the Awards. Future is Female is a community built of expectational women and allies with a shared interest of moving the industry forward.
PAST SPONSORS
PREVIOUS FUTURE IS FEMALE JUDGES INCLUDE:
Valerie Beauchamp
Global Head of Agency
Development & Marketer Education
Fiona Carter
CMO
Goldman Sachs
Poala Hernandez
Marketing Director
Pepsico Foods México
Isobel Sita-Lumsden
Head of Marketing, Global Business Solutions, Europe & Israel
TikTok
Monique Nelson
Chair & CEO
Uniworld
Keisha Mcleod
Owner
KCME
Elisa Martínez
Latam Digital Markerting & Media Director
Mattel
Michele Komett
SVP, Ad Sales
Warner Bros. Discovery
Christena Pyle
Chief Equity Officer, Americas
Dentsu
Nicole Sabatini
Sr Director Advertising Partner Solutions
Netflix
Mollie Spillman
CRO
Oracle
Rose Yan
Vice President of Marketing
Gold House
PREVIOUS WINNERS INCLUDE:
ADVERTISING WEEK EUROPE 2025
Bita Jedo
Influencer Marketing Manager
Bumble
Deborah Armstrong
Senior Vice President, Disney Advertising EMEA & Country Manager UK & Ireland
Deshnie Govender
Global Integrated Marketing Manager
TikTok
Dinah Williams
Founder & CEO
Avenir Network
Louise Watson
Associate Director at Propeller & Co-founder of Empower Community
Lucy Damarola
UK & EMEA Group Account Director
Microsoft Advertising
Nazia Du Bois
Founder & CEO
Ricebowl Studios
Olivia Hanlon
Founder
Girls in Marketing
Sangeetha Mahadevan
Managing Partner – OMG Unite
Omnicom Media Group
Yaroslava Gres
Co-Founder
Gres Todorchuk
ADVERTISING WEEK NEW YORK 2025
Asha Shivaji
Founder & CEO
SeeMe Index
Ashley-Lauren Elrod
Founder & CEO
Visionary Women Productions
Jennifer Quigley-Jones
Founder & CEO
Digital Voices
Kelly Mahoney
Chief Marketing Officer
Ulta Beauty
Lynn Branigan
Founder & CEO
She Runs It
Margaret Johnson
Chief Creative Officer
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Mónica Gil
Chief Marketing & Administrative Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Nadja Bellan-White
CEO
M+C Saatchi North America
ADVERTISING WEEK LATAM 2025
Cecilia Fallabrino
CEO
Grupo UPAX
Claudia Contreras
Chief Marketing Officer
PPG Comex
Jennifer Noguera Barrera
Public Relations Manager
Helios Worldwide
Karen Goldberg
Chief Marketing Officer
Samsung Electronics México
Karen Ovseyevitz
Presidenta de Latinoamérica
Luz Maria Ávila
Director of Communications
Programmatic México
Natalia Gamarra
Partner & Managing Director
Springtime
Nivia S. González-Pastor Toledo
Subdirectora de Marketing y Fundraising
Save the Children
BECOME A SPONSOR TO THE FUTURE IS FEMALE AWARDS
Supporting the Future is Female Awards means joining a global movement that celebrates, uplifts and accelerates exceptional women and allies shaping the future of our industry. As a sponsor, you’ll play a vital role in honoring trailblazing leaders who are redefining leadership across marketing, media and culture.
By sponsoring, you don’t just put your brand at the center of one of Advertising Week’s most celebrated programs, you also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, innovation, and positive change. The Future is Female Awards and its thriving community offer sponsors unique opportunities for meaningful industry connections, unparalleled visibility, and the chance to foster real impact.
With editions across New York, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and APAC, your partnership resonates on a truly global stage. Take pride in helping spotlight the rising stars and mentors who are making bold moves, driving change, and inspiring the next generation.
Join us as a Future is Female Awards sponsor and support bold ideas, fearless innovation and the leaders moving our industry forward.