MARKETING’S POWER PLAYERS: RECOGNIZING THE WOMEN DEFINING THE FUTURE

Chief Marketer’s Top Women in Marketing honors the visionaries, innovators and changemakers driving the industry forward. These are the women behind the strategies that spark engagement, the data that drives decisions, and the creative that moves the needle.

From B2B to B2C and from agency to brand-side, this program recognizes the leaders who are not only shaping what marketing looks like today but also defining what it will become tomorrow. Nominate a colleague—or yourself—and help us spotlight the women rewriting the rules and raising the bar.

Recognition That Elevates You—and Your Brand

Being named a Chief Marketer Top Woman in Marketing was an incredibly meaningful recognition for me. Personally, it validated the importance of championing innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity in our industry. Professionally, it reinforced my commitment to mentoring the next generation of women leaders and shaping marketing strategies that drive real business impact.

Christiana Marouchos VP of Marketing, Stack Adapt

Advice I have for other women aspiring to make an impact in marketing is to look for ways to get involved beyond your day job. Some of the most meaningful growth in my career has come from work I’ve done outside of my 9-to-5. Impact isn’t just about titles or campaigns — it’s also about how you show up for your community, how you help open doors for others, and how you stay connected to the bigger picture.

Gabriela Neves Partner Factory360

This recognition pushed me to embrace my role as a visible leader in the industry and lean further into mentorship, advocacy, and amplifying underrepresented voices. It reminded me that leadership isn’t just about delivering results but also about cultivating environments where others feel empowered to take risks, innovate, and grow.

Shawnte Parker VP Marketing, Onyx Collective | The Walt Disney Company

My advice to other women aspiring to make an impact is to become a student of human psychology. Marketing is ultimately about people—why they think, feel, and make the choices they do. Listen more than you speak, and stay curious about what drives behavior. When you truly understand people at that level, you can connect with them in meaningful ways and inspire action that creates impact and drives results for your client or your brand.

Laura Hutfless CEO / Founder, FlyteVu

WHY ENTER?

Earn industry-wide recognition as a leader shaping the future of marketing.
Be spotlighted in Chief Marketer alongside the industry’s most influential women.
Gain lasting career credibility while elevating your company’s profile.

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ENTRY GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY RULES

The Top Women in Marketing Awards are open to professionals across the full spectrum of B2B and B2C marketing, including brand marketers, agencies, publishers, suppliers and manufacturers. Whether you’re leading strategy, driving creative or innovating behind the scenes, we welcome nominations from all disciplines and corners of the industry.

Multiple entries across categories are encouraged. International submissions, past honorees and self-nominations are all welcome—because excellence knows no boundaries.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submitting is simple. Here’s what you’ll need to nominate:

Nominee’s name, title and organization
A brief overview of why she deserves recognition as a Top Women in Marketing honoree
How she’s elevated her team, brand or organization over the past year
Three specific examples of her achievements that showcase her leadership, creativity or results

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY DEADLINE

Friday, November 6, 2026

$450/per entry
EXTENDED LATE DEADLINE

Friday, November 13, 2026

$99 fee added per entry

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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Contact

For questions regarding entries to Chief Marketer’s Top Women in Marketing awards, contact Julia Kim at jkim@accessintel.com.

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