PRNEWS celebrated the 2026 Top Women Gala at Current in New York City last week. And for the first time the event brought together two groups of incredible women professionals: the 2026 PRNEWS Top Women in PR and Communications and Chief Marketer’s 2026 Top Women in Marketing.
“The women being honored this afternoon represent an extraordinary cross-section of leadership—rising talent, innovative entrepreneurs, in-house trailblazers and the executives driving real transformation every day,” said Kaylee Hultgren, PRNEWS’ Content Director and host of the celebration. “What makes this community so powerful isn't just what each of you has accomplished individually—it's the momentum you create together through leadership, mentorship and support for one another.”
In addition to honoring hundreds of trailblazing women on stage, the PRNEWS and Chief Marketer teams announced the launch of the Top Women Network, a cross-brand initiative built to unite, elevate and connect women across media, marketing, communications, sports and ad tech. The community is designed for year-round visibility, meaningful connection and recognition programs that spotlight the women shaping what's next across our industries.
This November, the brands are launching the inaugural Top Women Leadership Forum on Nov. 4 in New York City, which will convene honorees, executives and emerging leaders for conversations and continued inspiration beyond last week’s event.
Honorees were invited to participate in our social video series #CommsCorner, now a staple at PRNEWS events, via a video interview about their careers, what this honor means to them, leadership advice and more. Expect to see these videos rolled out on PRNEWS social platforms in the coming weeks.
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