Grant opportunity
Future is Female Awards 2026
Advertising Week is accepting nominations for its annual awards recognising influential women and allies shaping marketing, media and culture.
- Funder
- Advertising Week
- Nominations close 21 August 2026
- Nominations close 21 August 2026: Aug 21, 2026
- Award
- International recognition through the Future is Female Awards; nominations are free
- Applicant
- Women and allies demonstrating leadership and impact across marketing, advertising, media, technology and culture may be nominated.
- Discipline
- Communications, Media and Journalism
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The awards highlight leaders whose work, advocacy and influence are changing their industries and creating opportunities for others.
Who can apply
Nominees should demonstrate professional achievement, leadership, influence and a meaningful contribution to greater inclusion and progress.
What it supports
- Leadership in marketing, advertising, media, technology or culture.
- Professional impact, advocacy and industry contribution.
- Recognition of women and allies advancing inclusion.
Funding and duration
- There is no fee to submit a nomination.
- Selected honourees receive international recognition through the awards programme.
Nominations close 21 August 2026
Nominations close 21 August 2026: Aug 21, 2026
How to apply
Create an account on the official awards platform and submit the nomination by 21 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Future is Female Awards celebrate women and allies whose leadership is transforming marketing, media, technology and culture. Nominations should present clear evidence of achievement, influence and positive impact.
Eligibility
Nominees should demonstrate professional achievement, leadership, influence and a meaningful contribution to greater inclusion and progress.
Funding and benefits
There is no fee to submit a nomination.
Selected honourees receive international recognition through the awards programme.
Themes and supported activities
Leadership in marketing, advertising, media, technology or culture.
Professional impact, advocacy and industry contribution.
Recognition of women and allies advancing inclusion.
Deadline and timeline
Nominations close 21 August 2026: Nominations close 21 August 2026: Aug 21, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create an account on the official awards platform and submit the nomination by 21 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.