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THE FUTURES OF INNOVATION
WIN Awards 2026 Gala. Celebrate our 10th Anniversary on November 13th in NYC.
What happens when 300 innovators, leaders, and advocates enter a room and challenge what's possible in the next 10 years? WIN Awards is where we find out.
More than a community celebration, WIN Awards is also a space of provocation: honoring what women changemakers have accomplished and declaring, together, the futures we are committed to building next. Ten years of WIN, and the next decade is just getting started.
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meet the judges
Our panel of industry leaders and experts brings deep insight and passion to the judging process.
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I'm excited to celebrate women who are challenging convention, creating meaningful impact, and helping shape what's next.
Angie Hannam
Global Chief Talent Officer, R/GA
Angie Hannam
Global Chief Talent Officer, R/GA
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WIN exists to recognize and elevate women who are doing exceptional work, often without the spotlight they deserve. That mission resonates with me deeply, both as a woman in tech and as someone who spends every day building tools for the people who make organizations run.
Christina Chen
Chief of Staff, Nowadays AI
Christina Chen
Chief of Staff, Nowadays AI
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As technology reshapes nearly every aspect of our lives, from how we learn and work to how we build communities and participate in society, it's more important than ever to recognize the women driving innovation with responsibility, inclusion, and purpose at the forefront. The most meaningful breakthroughs don't just advance what's possible; they expand who benefits from progress.
Shreya Singh
Senior Manager, Aspen Digital, The Aspen Institute
Shreya Singh
Senior Manager, Aspen Digital, The Aspen Institute
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WIN's mission to amplify the voices of women who are actively shaping better futures is something I believe in deeply. I'm honored to help recognize that work.
Hope Miller Goodell
Design Director, Experience Design Strategy, New York Life
Hope Miller Goodell
Design Director, Experience Design Strategy, New York Life
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I'm thrilled to join WIN Awards as a judge this year. Five years after I co-founded the program, I'm excited to join in a different capacity: getting to spotlight firsthand the next generation of incredible women shaping our future through innovation.
Melissa Beight
Principal, Altai Ventures
Melissa Beight
Principal, Altai Ventures
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The future is built by people with the vision and courage to challenge conventional thinking [...] Women are doing remarkable work in that space, often without the recognition they deserve. WIN Awards exists to change that, and I'm proud and honoured to be part of it.
Joana Lenkova
Founder, Futures Forward
Joana Lenkova
Founder, Futures Forward
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Women are most successful when actively supported by mentors who see their strengths, sharpen their perspectives, and celebrate their moves big and small. WIN Awards is an important moment to recognize along that journey.
Alex Dempsey
Partner and MD of Brand Strategy, Proto
Alex Dempsey
Partner and MD of Brand Strategy, Proto
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In a world that feels more chaotic than ever, it has never been more important to celebrate those driving positive change.
Emma Cowdray
Head of Client Solutions, WIRED Consulting, Condé Nast
Emma Cowdray
Head of Client Solutions, WIRED Consulting, Condé Nast
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What excited me most about the WIN Awards was seeing innovation coupled with purpose. The nominees demonstrated that the most powerful ideas are those that unlock value, solve real-world challenges, and create opportunities for others. It was a privilege to learn about stories of women who are not only reimagining the future of their industries, but also creating lasting change for the communities they serve.
Tracy Wood
Global Managed Services Growth and Strategy Leader, EY
Tracy Wood
Global Managed Services Growth and Strategy Leader, EY
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Innovation and focusing on features users love are my passion.
Fredric Cibelli
Partner/Principal | Technology Consulting, EY
Fredric Cibelli
Partner/Principal | Technology Consulting, EY
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[I am] excited to support WIN given my focus on advising innovative, high-growth companies and investors building transformative businesses.
Danielle Gershowitz
Partner, Cooley
Danielle Gershowitz
Partner, Cooley
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It's such a great and fabulous community of women. I love being invited into a beautiful, powerful, confident space with women.
Kyiana Williams
Founder & CEO, e.e.r.s.
Kyiana Williams
Founder & CEO, e.e.r.s.
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I'm excited to celebrate the women who are redefining what's possible.
Courtney Wiley
EIR, Women in Innovation
Courtney Wiley
EIR, Women in Innovation
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Visibility creates possibility. I'm honored to celebrate the women who are building, investing in, and shaping the future of innovation.
Meagan Williams
Vice President for Innovation Economy Technology Growth Banking, J.P. Morgan
Meagan Williams
Vice President for Innovation Economy Technology Growth Banking, J.P. Morgan
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I'm excited to serve as a WIN Awards judge because I enjoy meeting and learning from people who are tackling hard problems, building new things, and helping others succeed.
Vincent Ponzo
CEO, Say Hi to AI: Children's Book on AI
Vincent Ponzo
CEO, Say Hi to AI: Children's Book on AI
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Absolutely thrilled to join the Women in Innovation Award jury! Any opportunity to create visibility for brilliant ideas and the women behind them is one I'll always say yes to.
Katharina Mayer
Head of Lifestyle Lab Europe, Samsung
Katharina Mayer
Head of Lifestyle Lab Europe, Samsung
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As a woman of color in an industry that has not always been inclusive, it is extremely important that I support opportunities for meaningful change and amplify diverse voices.
Micaela Christophe
Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships & Events, Mizuho Group
Micaela Christophe
Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships & Events, Mizuho Group
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I'm honored to celebrate women who are pushing boundaries and excelling in uncharted territory. The world needs more!
Julia Broder
Senior Director - Workplace Sales, Convene
Julia Broder
Senior Director - Workplace Sales, Convene
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Excited to celebrate brilliant women and bold ideas, and to have a reason to network in my gala gear.
Ambreen Molitor
Group Product Manager, ZocDoc
Ambreen Molitor
Group Product Manager, ZocDoc
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I'm excited to learn about all of the thoughtful, purpose-driven, and creative approaches innovators are exploring to address questions affecting the way we navigate the world, experience others, and strive for dignified lives.
Aya Jaffar
Design Director, IDEO.org
Aya Jaffar
Design Director, IDEO.org
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WIN is a fantastic network to celebrate and elevate the women leading and breaking new ground in innovation across all industries. I am excited to be part of the WIN Awards, to join the passionate and creative community of women innovators, and to continue to amplify our impact!
Sarah Leech
Head of Design & Packaging (Home Care), Unilever
Sarah Leech
Head of Design & Packaging (Home Care), Unilever
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Championing women and advancing representation has been a cornerstone of my career. As a former board member of New York Women in Communications and a leader committed to increasing gender diversity across the events and communities I serve, I am passionate about creating opportunities for women to thrive. I am honored to serve as a judge for the WIN Awards, celebrating women who are breaking barriers, driving change, and lifting others as they rise.
Chardia Christophe-Garcia
Global Head of Audience Strategy, TIME Events, TIME
Chardia Christophe-Garcia
Global Head of Audience Strategy, TIME Events, TIME
Coming soon
We will be announcing the speakers and finalists for this year's celebration shortly.
What partnership makes possible
We’re proud to collaborate with leading organizations and brands committed to advancing women in innovation.
