Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Awards honors the extraordinary female leaders who are shaping the future of the communications industry. These women are leading their teams, driving innovation, mentoring the next generation, and advancing the field in remarkable ways.
This prestigious program is the premier opportunity for recognizing female advancement in communications. It’s your chance to shine a spotlight on the women who are making a difference, whether it’s a colleague, a client, or even yourself.
Nominating someone is more than just recognition—it’s a way to elevate the entire industry by celebrating those who inspire others to excel. Don’t forget to share this opportunity with your network to ensure every deserving woman has the chance to be recognized.
The Top Women in Communications Awards stands as the most respected program in the industry, reserved for those who have made significant contributions to the field. This is an honor they’ll be proud to achieve and one they won’t want to miss.
Submit your nominations today and be part of this elite celebration of excellence. This is the recognition that every woman in communications will aspire to—make sure you’re part of it!
CATEGORIES
CATEGORIES
The Women in Communications Hall of Fame
These are the legends of the industry whose lifetime achievements are worthy of recognition.
Agency Leaders
She leads her agency with strategic vision and inspires her team to deliver exceptional results.
Agency Dynamos
She brings unmatched energy and creativity to every campaign, driving her agency’s success.
Bridge Builders
She forges meaningful internal and external stakeholder connections.
Change Agents
She drives transformative change within her organization, paving the way for progress.
Crisis Navigators
Viruses, reputational crisis, natural disaster? She’s the calm in the storm.
Data Dynamos
She’s highly calculating – in a good way – to move the profession forward.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions
She walks the talk.
Dynamic Do-ers
She rolls up her sleeves and gets it done. And then some.
Leaders
She leads with confidence and empathy, and her team looks up to her.
Mentors & Coaches
She takes future leaders under her wings and teaches them to fly.
PR Leader
She is at the forefront of public relations, guiding her team with expertise and grace.
Internal Communications Leader
She excels at fostering open dialogue and connection within her organization.
Tech Leaders
She uses the latest tech available to work seamlessly in comms.
Trailblazers
She creates a new path that others want to follow.
Visionaries
She sees around the corners and tells captivating stories.
Trailblazers Visionaries Rising Stars (Age 30 and under)
She may be a relatively young professional, but she’s quickly making her mark on the industry.
HOW TO ENTER
Awards Criteria
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of the honoree’s work. We ask that the synopsis be 350-500 words.
You will be able to upload additional documents to your submission. We encourage you to include press releases, design concepts, videos, analytics, testimonials and anything else you feel will give us a better sense of the honoree’s work. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The nominee must work in a communications role.
- You can self-nominate or nominate a client or colleague from your organization or another organization.
- You may submit nominees into more than one category for consideration.
- You can nominate up to 10 women.
- Hall of Fame entries honor lifetime achievements. All other entries reflect the nominee’s successes in the past 12 months.
- This is a global award; nominations are accepted from all countries.
Contact Brendan Gannon with any questions about the nominations process.
This year’s program is open to any work executed between
Oct. 1, 2023, and
Oct. 18, 2024, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $525 per entry.
A late fee of $275 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, October 18, 2024.
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you apply?
It is increasingly important to recognize the important role women are playing in advancing the communications industry. This awards program allows you to prove your value or the value of your clients or colleagues. A Top Women in Communications award reflects on the entire organization. Honorees in the program earn publicity for themselves and their company or client’s company across our websites and social media audiences, a custom write-up about their work, a digital badge to tout their recognition and more.
Who can enter?
We accept nominations on behalf of female Communications leaders worldwide. The nominee must work in a communications role. You can self-nominate or nominate a client or colleague from your organization or another organization. Entries must be submitted in English. Seecthe Eligibility Requirements for additional details.
What does it take to be a winner?
We look for clearly articulated submissions that showcase why the nominee is deserving of this honor. Supporting materials, such as examples of the nominees’ work, client or colleague testimonials, or a LinkedIn profile are helpful. Please look at our Past Winners to see what gets recognized and rewarded.
What are the entry requirements?
The entry form requires that you submit a synopsis of the honoree, including her current role, achievements in the past 12 months, and justification for why she should be recognized as a Top Woman in Communications. See How to Enter for additional details.
Why are some deadlines extended?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities.
When will I find out results?
Honorees will be announced in early 2025. Ragan will recognize all honorees at a live Awards Gala in 2025. Announcements will be made with a headline on our website, in our daily email newsletter and on our social media platforms. Emails notify entrants in advance of these announcements. As deadlines are extended, so are expected announcement dates.
Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please contact Brendan Gannon.
