Honoring the Most Influential Women in Media, Entertainment & Advertising

The Cynopsis Top Women in Media Awards is the industry’s defining recognition for female leaders across the full media ecosystem—and the women at the forefront of its transformation.

Cynopsis annually recognizes an elite group of women setting the agenda across every corner of media: broadcast networks, streaming platforms, ad tech, esports, digital publishing, sports, and emerging technology. From the C-suite to the director level, on-air talent to behind-the-scenes operators, data strategists to creative directors—this program honors the full spectrum of leadership.

The prestigious honor has a profound impact on the lives of our honorees—boosting morale, accelerating career growth, expanding professional networks, and increasing company loyalty.

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DEADLINES: 

  • Early Deadline: July 31, 2026

  • Final Deadline: August 7, 2026

NOMINATION FEES: 

  • Entry Fee: $499

  • Late Fee: $100

*Late fee is applied to any nominations received after July 31, 2026. 

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Introducing The Top Women Network

As part of the broader Top Women Network, nominees join a growing community of leaders across marketing, media, and technology.

The Top Women Network is a premier, cross-industry community celebrating and advancing the most accomplished women shaping marketing, media, and technology. Born from seven leading awards programs, the Network unites honorees, finalists, and innovators into a year-round ecosystem of recognition, leadership development, and meaningful connection.

We spotlight the women redefining their industries—and provide the platforms, programming, and amplifying power to help them go even further. Through live events, editorial content, peer networks, and collaborative opportunities, the Top Women Network ensures that leadership doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens together.

*Self-nominations are welcome, and previous Top Women honorees are eligible to make the list multiple years in a row. Open to applicants world-wide.