RECOGNIZING THE LEADERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PR & COMMUNICATIONS

2026 HONOREES ANNOUNCED!

2026 Honorees

The PRNEWS Top Women in PR & Communications Awards proudly recognize the 2026 class of bold communicators redefining how brands engage, innovate and inspire. From rising stars to industry leaders, these honorees represent the creativity, leadership and impact shaping the future of PR and communications, and will be celebrated on June 4 at Current in New York City.

As part of the broader Top Women Network, this year’s honorees join a dynamic community of leaders across marketing, media and technology, driving conversation, connection and momentum across the industry.

AWARDS CELEBRATION

When:
The Top Women Awards Luncheon
Thursday, June 4, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET

Where:
Current 
59 Chelsea Piers
New York, NY 10011

This sophisticated event venue is located within New York’s iconic Chelsea Piers.

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PRICING

  • Individual Gala Ticket

    $625

    One seat at the 2026 Top Women Awards Celebration, with open seating among industry leaders across PR, communications and marketing.

  • Reserved Table (10 Seats)

    $6,000

    A full table for your team or clients, with priority placement in the room.

  • Reserved Table (5 Seats)

    $3,000

    Five seats together at a shared table—ideal for small teams looking to celebrate and connect.

  • Amplification Package

    $10,000
    • Ten premium seats at a priority table
    • Dedicated email PRNEWS + Chief Marketer audience of 100k (expanded reach across PR, communications and marketing professionals)
    • Logo placement on-site and across pre-event promotions (email, social, websites)
    • On-stage recognition during the Awards Presentation 
  • Celebration Package:

    $8,500 
    • Ten premium seats at a priority table
    • Two bottles of champagne
    • Half-page ad in the program guide (distributed to 70,000+ PR, communications and marketing professionals)
    • Logo placement on the step-and-repeat 
  • Spotlight Package

    $4,000
    • Five premium seats at a priority table near the front
    • One bottle of champagne
    • Logo placement on the step-and-repeat
    • Brand visibility among PR, communications and marketing leaders 

INTRODUCING THE TOP WOMEN NETWORK

The Chief Marketer Top Women in Marketing Award is part of the newly launched Top Women Network—a year-round, cross-industry community uniting leaders across marketing, media and ad tech. Honorees gain exclusive access to curated events, thought leadership, and opportunities to rise together.

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SPONSORSHIPS

PR PARNTER

Purpose

TITLE SPONSORS

LG Ad Solutions
Opportunity Knocks

PREFERRED PARTNERS

LinkUnite
The Women in Programmatic Network

ADVERTISING

PROGRAM ADVERTISING:

Enhance your team’s support for our honorees—even from afar—by running a celebratory ad in the awards program guide, which will be seen by 200+ event attendees and distributed via email to over 70,000 PR and communications professionals. If you have any questions about advertising in the program guide, contact Danielle Sikes at dsikes@accessintel.com

Half-Page: $1,995 | Full-Page: $2,495

SPONSORSHIPS:

Interested in aligning your brand with influential women shaping the future of PR and communications?

Sponsorship opportunities are available across the Top Women in Marketing and the broader Top Women Network, offering visibility and engagement before, during, and after the awards celebration. 
Contact Vernesa Merdanovic at vmerdanovic@accessintel.com for more information. 

CONTACT

Submission Questions

For questions regarding entry submissions
contact:
Mary-Lou French
mfrench@accessintel.com

Sponsorship

For sponsorship inquiries,
contact:
Vernesa Merdanovic 
vmerdanovic@accessintel.com