16th ANNUAL WONDER WOMEN AWARDS
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, New York City
Honoring the brightest women in toys, licensing & entertainment, the WIT Wonder Women Awards is an annual celebration of the industry's most remarkable leaders and changemakers.
Held during New York International Toy Fair, the Wonder Women Awards is WIT's largest fundraising event and supports global programming, educational initiatives, networking events, and The WIT Foundation Scholarship Program.
6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM – Seated Dinner & Awards
NOMINATIONS
2020 NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The WIT Wonder Women Awards honors outstanding women for their remarkable achievements and commitment to enriching their workplaces and our industry as a whole.
Recognize a Wonder Woman today by nominating a colleague, friend or any woman who has made an impact in toys, licensing or entertainment.
2020 Wonder Women Awards Categories
GUIDELINES
Nominations deadline extended to NOVEMBER 15, 2019
General guidelines:
- Anyone may submit a nominee for a Wonder Women Award.
- Self-nominations are welcome. You can (and should!) submit yourself for consideration.
- For companies nominating employees, please limit your nominations to one nominee per category.
Submission fees are non-refundable, and are as follows:
- $75 – June 1 through August 31
- $100 – September 1 through October 31
On the nomination form, tell us why your candidate is deserving of a nomination, and include 3-5 major accomplishments (in 300 words or less).
Follow these helpful hints:
- Edit your submission carefully, as the content you provide will be published for voters to review.
- Focus on your nominee’s achievements and accomplishments instead of your personal relationship with her.
- Use bullet-list form when conveying your nominee's accomplishments. This makes it easy for voters to read.
- Review the Voting Criteria here and try to address one or more of the questions shown, which the Nominations Committee will consider when deciding the final slate of nominees.
- Provide any additional information we should know about your nominee. Files or links to articles, websites, etc. may be emailed to Peg Brom.
VOTING CRITERIA & PROCESS
The voting criteria is as follows, and will be reviewed by the WIT Nominations Committee:
Have the nominee’s achievements or leadership accomplishments:
- Positively impacted her company, peers, or industry?
- Contributed to the growth or improvement of her company or the toy, licensing or entertainment industries?
- Served as a role model for other individuals or companies in the industry?
SELECTION PROCESS
All nominees will be reviewed by the WIT staff and Nominations Committee to ensure eligibility is met. A nominee may be moved to a different category than originally nominated.
Final slate of nominees will be determined by vote, conducted by WIT's Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Chapter Chairs. All finalists will be contacted and have the opportunity to accept or decline their nomination prior to the announcement of finalists in mid-December.
Voting will begin after finalists are announced and will be conducted by WIT members, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and key industry influencers.
Winners will be announced at the Wonder Women Awards on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
2019 Special Honorees
2019 Award Winners
Amy Pruzansky
Spin Master
CREATOR / INVENTOR
Gabriela Arenas
Sesame Workshop
LICENSING
Nancy Sanchez
LEGO Systems, Inc.
MANUFACTURING
Juli Lennett
NPD
MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chrissy Helmich
Wicked Cool Toys
RISING STAR
Kate Nichols
Spin Master
RISING STAR
Marissa Louie
Animoodles
RISING STAR
Natalie Rebot
Moonlite World
RISING STAR
Marian Bossard
The Toy Association
SALES
Amy Knight
Hasbro
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Emma & Mila Stauffer
WONDER GIRL
Wonder Woman Awards
PAST AWARD WINNERS
WONDER WOMAN AWARDS FAQ
What is the format of the WIT Wonder Women Awards?
The cocktail reception begins at 6:00 PM; the seated dinner and Awards program begins at 7:30 pm.
What is the suggested attire for the WIT Wonder Women Awards?
Evening or cocktail attire is the norm. Or come straight from Toy Fair in professional business attire.
Is there assigned seating at the event?
Yes. We will try our best to seat you with everyone in your party. Please include any seating requests in the notes section of your ticket purchase and we will try to accommodate. Assigned seating is only guaranteed for full table purchases.
Does the Wonder Women Awards sell out?
Yes, this event has sold out in the past and may sell out again so purchase your tickets today!
Are tickets refundable?
No, all ticket purchases are non-refundable.
I’m a journalist who wants to cover the WIT Wonder Women Awards on Sunday, February 23. Are there tickets for the media?
For press-related inquiries, please email marykay@womenintoys.com.
Directions to Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City
Pier Sixty is housed within the Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex, located at 23rd Street and the Hudson River. Vehicles may enter the complex from the West Side Highway between 22nd and 23rd Streets in Manhattan.