Women Without Boundaries Awards 2026

The Women Without Boundaries Awards recognize women whose work is advancing the future of media, broadcast, AV, workplace technology, digital experience, and related industries.

This program honors the leaders, innovators, engineers, creators, strategists, mentors, and rising talent whose contributions are making a measurable impact across their organizations, teams, clients, and communities.

Whether they are designing systems, leading teams, delivering client experiences, solving complex technical challenges, or mentoring the next generation, these women are helping shape the future of the industry in meaningful ways.

The awards are open to women at every stage of their careers, from emerging professionals to established leaders, and aim to elevate stories that deserve greater visibility, recognition, and celebration.

Awards & Recognition

The Women Without Boundaries Awards celebrate the women driving innovation, leadership, and impact across media, broadcast, AV, workplace technology, and related industries.

A select group of finalists will be invited to New York City for special recognition during NAB Show New York (October 21-23, 2026), where they will be celebrated alongside industry leaders and peers shaping the future of the industry. This exclusive experience includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, and full access to NAB Show New York.

In addition, award recipients will receive a $1,500 cash prize in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the industry.

The award categories below recognize the diverse talents, contributions, and achievements of women who are helping move the industry forward.

The Technology Excellence Award

For a woman driving innovation, technical excellence, or creative problem-solving across AV, media, broadcast, workplace, or digital experience technology.

The Leadership Excellence Award

For a woman whose leadership shapes direction, drives momentum, and influences outcomes across teams, projects, clients, or the industry.

The Client Impact Award

For a woman who builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates meaningful business or client impact.

The Community Impact Award

For a woman who mentors, advocates, creates opportunity, and helps others grow.

The Emerging Leader Award

For an emerging woman in the industry who is already making a noticeable impact and showing strong future leadership potential.

The Woman Without Boundaries Award

The program’s highest honor, recognizing a woman whose leadership, impact, and influence reflect the spirit of Women Without Boundaries.

Who Should Be Nominated

Nominees may come from across the media, AV, broadcast, digital experience, workplace technology, live events, production, enterprise technology, and related industries.

This includes women working in: engineering, integration, design, sales, marketing, production, operations, project management, customer success, executive leadership, field services, consulting, education, product, content, and community advocacy.

Nominees do not need to have a public profile or executive title. We are looking for meaningful impact, demonstrated leadership, and stories that deserve to be seen.

Submission Deadline: August 28, 2026

Meet the Judges

Brandy
Alvarado-Miranda

Owner, BAM! Marketing & PR Agency

Dan
Ferrisi

Group Director of Content + Editorial, Emerald/Commercial Integrator

Gary
Kayye

Founder, THE rAVe Agency

Joyce
Bente

President & CEO of the Americas, Riedel Communications

Juliana
Anderson

Partner, Tailwind Capital

Juliana
Ebeling

Sr. Channel Account Manager, Samsung

Maria
Stefanopoulos

Director of Live Production and Operations, ABC News Good Morning America

Monique
Rezaei

Chief Revenue Officer, Midwich

Sadie
Groom

Founder and CEO, Bubble Agency & Rise

Sandi
Stambaugh

SVP Revenue Operations, TD Synnex

Scott
Josephson

Senior Support Consultant, Google

Terry
Loyd

VP Product Manager, JP Morgan Chase

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NOMINATE A WOMAN SHAPING WHAT'S NEXT

Tell us about the leaders, builders, creators, problem-solvers, mentors, and rising voices helping move the industry forward.

Nominations should tell a clear story of the nominee’s impact. Strong submissions will include specific examples, outcomes, and evidence of how the nominee has influenced her team, company, clients, community, or the broader industry.

You do not need to be a professional writer. The best nominations are specific, thoughtful, and grounded in real examples.

Submit a nomination

FAQ

Who can be nominated?

Women working in media, AV, broadcast, workplace technology, digital experience, live events, production, enterprise technology, or related fields may be nominated. Nominees may work in technical, creative, commercial, operational, leadership, or community-focused roles.

Do nominees need to work for Diversified?

No. The Women Without Boundaries Awards are designed to recognize women across the broader industry, including clients, partners, manufacturers, consultants, associations, production teams, integrators, agencies, and technology organizations.

Can I nominate myself?

Yes. Self-nominations are welcome. Please provide the same level of detail and supporting examples you would include when nominating someone else.

Is there a cost to submit?

No. There is no fee to submit a nomination.

Can I nominate more than one person?

Yes. You may submit multiple nominations. Each nomination should be submitted separately so judges can review each nominee fairly.

Can one person be nominated for more than one category?

Yes, but we recommend choosing the category that best reflects the nominee’s strongest area of impact. Judges may move a nominee to another category if they believe there is a better fit.

What makes a strong nomination?

Strong nominations are specific. They explain what the nominee did, why it mattered, and what changed because of her work. Include examples, outcomes, client or team impact, business results, industry contributions, mentorship, or innovation wherever possible.

What kind of supporting materials can I include?

You may include links to articles, videos, websites, project examples, LinkedIn profiles, case studies, speaking engagements, or other materials that help demonstrate the nominee’s impact. Supporting materials are optional.

How will winners be selected?

Winners will be selected based on the strength of the nomination, demonstrated impact, alignment to the category criteria, and contribution to the spirit of Women Without Boundaries. A review committee will evaluate eligible submissions.

When will winners be announced?

Winners will be announced at the Women Without Boundaries event. Final timing, location, and event details will be shared on the program landing page.

What do finalists and winners receive?

Selected finalists will receive a trip to New York City to be recognized during NAB Show New York (October 21-23, 2026). The experience includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, and full access to the event. In addition, Women Without Boundaries Award recipients will receive a $1,500 cash prize in recognition of their leadership, innovation, and impact within the industry.

Do nominees need to attend the event?

Attendance is encouraged but not required unless otherwise noted. Finalists and winners will receive additional details after selection.

Will nominees be notified?

Selected finalists and winners will be contacted using the information provided in the nomination form.

Can men be nominated?

Women Without Boundaries was created to spotlight and celebrate the women shaping the future of media and technology. While we deeply value allies and advocates across the industry, the awards program itself is currently focused on recognizing women and their contributions.