2026 Women in Content & Marketing Awards Nomination Form
Use code EARLYBIRD26 for 60% off! Nominations close on July 1st.
The 2026 Award Categories
This award recognizes exceptional content marketing contributions made by the nominee. This may include work she has developed for a brand or organization, achievements from throughout her career, and ways in which the nominee has used her voice to inspire and lead others in the industry. The nominee has five or more years of experience in the marketing industry.
Content Marketers of the Year
This award recognizes an exceptional content marketing project or program executed by a woman-led team, celebrating excellence and innovation in strategy, execution, and impact. (The entire team that worked on the project does not have to be women.) Success metrics are required to qualify for this award but will not be shared publicly.
Content Marketing Programs of the Year
This award recognizes a C-suite or executive-level woman who leads the marketing and/or content marketing efforts at her brand or organization. The nominee has ten or more years of experience in the marketing industry.
Marketing Leaders of the Year
This award recognizes a nominee who has integrated AI within her company, brand, or organization to drive transformative change. It acknowledges achievements such as establishing AI task forces, pioneering AI integration in internal workflows, and harnessing AI technologies to enhance content marketing strategy and execution. This nominee is a visionary shaping the future of marketing through innovative AI utilization.
AI Innovator
This award recognizes a nominee who has made a shift from a different career field into content marketing—and is already forging a path to greatness. She has fewer than five years of experience in the field of content marketing.
Pivot
This award recognizes an up-and-coming content marketer who has already demonstrated exceptional work and talent in the content marketing industry despite fewer than five years of experience. Marketing is the nominee’s first and current career path.
Rising Stars
This award recognizes a freelance content marketer (writer, designer, strategist, etc.) who has created outstanding work for a campaign on behalf of a brand or organization. Nominations for this award are free; please reach out for the 100% off discount code.
Freelance Excellence
Frequently Asked Questions
When do nominations close?
The deadline to apply for the 2026 WICMAs if Wednesday, July 1st.
What questions are included in the nomination form?
We aim to create the least amount of barriers to entry, so we've made the application process simple!
For most of the categories, the only required question is, "Why does the nominee deserve this award?" (Not including logistical questions such as name, title, company, etc.).
Some categories have an additional, more specific question that pertains to the category. For example, "What was the problem, and how was it addressed using AI?" is the required question for the AI Innovator award.
For all categories, questions like "Relevant success metrics" and "Additional portfolio links" are available, but optional.
What you need to qualify as a WICMA winner?
WICMAs are awarded to women who meet the following criteria:
Her primary area of professional focus is in the content and marketing space
She produces or oversees content and/or marketing for a brand, agency, organization, or publisher OR is a recognized thought leader in the content marketing industry
How does a WICMA winner stand out from her peers?
A WICMA winner stands out from her peers when she has done outstanding work in content and marketing, including any or all of the following:
Helping a brand, organization, or her own client establish or significantly grow their presence/awareness or reach specific business objectives through content and marketing
Leading or making a meaningful contribution to a noteworthy content campaign
Pioneering new ways to create or measure the success of branded content
Inspiring or supporting others to become more successful marketers (specific examples encouraged)
Supporting junior marketers to help them build their careers in the content marketing industry
Mentoring or leading a team of others to grow and achieve excellence in the content and marketing space
Can I nominate someone other than myself?
You may nominate as many women in content and marketing as you feel fit the criteria.
Please fill out a separate nomination form for each woman you’re entering, indicating which award you’d like them to be considered for.
Review all of the nomination criteria carefully before completing and submitting the form. Additional entries for the same nominee by the same person will not be considered.
If more than one person has nominated a woman, both nomination forms will be combined for review.
What if someone is not fit for their nominated category?
Judges may choose to move an application to a different award category during the deliberation process.
Any secrets to an excellent nomination packet?
Though it is not a requirement, we highly recommend that your nomination packet includes…
Clear and specific metrics that will demonstrate how the nominee achieved growth or success for her brand or clients—our judges really like supporting data!
Examples of content campaigns or programming that the nominee has helped bring to life in the past one or two years.