Honouring Leadership

B&T’s Women in Media Awards has returned, once again proudly presented  by Are Media, to shine a light on leadership across Australia’s advertising, marketing and media industries, with two exciting new categories added to reflect our fast-changing landscape.
 
This year we honour the growing breadth of influence and impact right across the sector, and the women driving its direction forward.
 
Leadership in Australian media takes centre stage in this celebration which recognises the women who are not just part of its story, but part of its history too.

Key Dates

Entries Open

Thursday, 30 April 2026

On Time Entries Close

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Late Entries Close

Thursday, 2 July 2026

People’s Choice Survey

Thursday, 9 July
- Friday, 24 July 2026

Early Bird Tickets End

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Finalists Announced

Thursday, 30 July 2026

Awards Night

Friday, 28 August 2026

Categories

Job Role Categories:

  • Agency Sales / Account Management
  • Business Support
  • Client Services
  • Creative
  • Creative Producer
  • Education / Research | NEW
  • Entrepreneur / Founder
  • Executive Leader
  • Finance & Accounting | NEW
  • Journalist / Producer
  • Marketing –
    Sponsored by Mamamia
  • Media Planner / Buyer –
    Sponsored by Paramount
  • Media Sales / Account Management
  • Project Manager
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Strategy
  • Tech –
    Sponsored by Perion

Changemaker Categories:

  • Best Ad Campaign: Championing the equality cause
  • Champion Of Change – Sponsored by ARN
  • Employer
  • Glass Ceiling Award
  • Innovator
  • Mentor – Sponsored by Are Media x IMAA
  • People and Culture
  • Rising Star – Sponsored by Are Media x NGEN
  • Social Change Maker – Sponsored by Are Media
  • People’s Choice Award
    This award is decided by public vote
  • Woman of the Year – Sponsored by Are Media
    Chosen by the B&T editorial board
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by QMS
    Chosen by the B&T editorial board

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