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 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?

Anyone identifying as female can enter the awards. People may both self-nominate and nominate others. 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

The Future is Female is about more than just the Awards. Future is Female is a community built of expectational women with a shared interest of moving the industry forward.

From creating job opportunities, sharing stories and joining our celebrated Future is Female podcast, this community is what we are most proud of.

PREVIOUS WINNERS INCLUDE: