In order to be eligible to win this award you must meet the following criteria:
2026 NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now closed
In conjunction with the Women’s Leadership Forum, we will once again recognize the top women you admire in our community and our industry at our event on March 24th at Gillette Stadium.
These are women from all generations, walks of life and career stages who have inspired and sparked us. They’ve led by example, doing good things for you, for others, for the community, for the world. You admire them for THEIR actions big and small, using their voice, their passion, their energy to ignite others, to create impact.
Award Criteria
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Location
Must live in New England and work should also impact New England
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Gender
Female identifying
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Experience Level
Minimum of 5 years in marketing
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Restriction
Cannot have been a winner of this award in the past
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Expertise and Contributions
Has demonstrated a commitment to the marketing eco-system and made notable contributions over the last 2 years through specific work products, or professional and civic activities that contribute to the development of others
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Expertise and Contributions
Has impacted the person writing the nomination, their own organization, a cause or an issue by using their voice, passion and intellect
Nomination Process
- Anyone meeting the criteria can be nominated. Nominees cannot have won the award in the past.
- Open January 15
- Close February 8
- NOTE: Nominees will be notified via email.
Voting Process
- Anyone can vote however you can only vote once.
- Voting opens February 11
- Ends March 8
- Winners will be announced at the 2026 Women's Leadership Forum at Gillette Stadium!
2025 Winners
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Andrea GiancontieriOwner, White Label Digital Solutions
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Kalyn HarkinsDirector, Client Partner Team, Perion (fka Undertone)
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Karen HiteExecutive Creative Director, Creative & Design, CVS Health
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Rachel Houk SeegerConsultant
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Bailey KolligianHead of Integrated Marketing, MassMutual
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Melissa LevyChief Customer Officer, Digitas
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Erin MaghranDirector, Brand Marketing, Community Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, Boston Globe Media
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Megan McGuinnessCMO/Owner, McGuinness Media & Marketing
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Caty ReidVP Growth and Patient Experience, Probably Genetic
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Andie Tilden-JewettSVP, Business Development, AMP Agency
2024 Winners
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Hilina AjakaiyeEVP, Sales & Marketing, Meet Boston
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Aleena AkmalEVP, Sales & Marketing, Meet Boston
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Jill AmatoSVP, Marketing & Community Banking MountainOne
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Alison Barnard O'BrienFounder & Owner Injeanius
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Yvonne CainSVP, Group Media Director Mediahub
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Katrina CampanaleSVP of Sales and Business Development Her Campus Media
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Tina CassidyChief Marketing Officer GBH
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Karlis CollinsDirector of Marketing, Corporate Sponsorship and Membership GBH
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Yasmin Cruz FerrineCo-Founder & General Partner Visible Hands
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Allison DohertyGM, Colossus Designer Colossus
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Janet FreedSenior Vice President, Talent Allen & Gerritsen
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Anastasia GallardoAssociate Director of Strategy & Content Hill Holliday
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Christina GentiliMarketing Director Ocean Spray Cranberries
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Barbara GooseGlobal Chief Marketing Officer Rocket Software
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Pam HamlinPresident GYK Antler
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Melissa HarperCo-Founder and CEO Good Sports
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Jennifer HarringtonCEO, HATCH The Agency
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Lia HeaneyAgency Communications Manager, Partnerships & Events Mediahub
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Kelly HeathHead of People & Agency Ops Gupta Media
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Kristen KearnsPartner / Executive Producer ELEMENT
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Marissa KelleyEVP, Head of Strategy Arnold
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Sonny KimFounder/CEO Verte Agency
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Audrea Laffely
VP, Growth Marketing Rocket Software
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Melissa LaFranceSenior Director, Brand Partnerships iSpot.tv
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Kristin LaneHead of Customer Activation & Engagement MassMutual
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Michelle LentzVP of Client Services The Simon Group, Inc.
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Sarah MadeySenior Director, Global Brand Strategy & Marketing Hasbro
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Meghan McDonnellOwner / President Pile and Company
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Lauren MelloSenior Social Media Manager ATTN
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Cory MunchbachCEO BlueConic
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Jen PoirierEVP, Managing Director Genuine
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Jennifer PutnamChief Creative Officer Allen & Gerritsen
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Erin ReganManaging Partner Full Contact Advertising
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Julie RiedVice President The Ward Group
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Susan RobertsHead of LTC Customer Transformation John Hancock
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Cheryl RobockDirector of Creative and Brand Operations Babson College
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Shannon RoseAssociate Director, Marketing Operations / Founder Boston Globe Media / Tiny Transplant Titans
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Jackie Rousseau-AndersonChief Revenue Officer BlueConic
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Tobi RussellChief People Officer PCG
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Julie SullivanVP EdAdvisory Marketing Bright Horizons
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Margie SullivanExecutive Producer Conductor Productions
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Sarah TaylorEVP, Marketing Director Arnold
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Dorothy UrlichPresident HATCH Talent
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Rachel VandenburgFounder Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel
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Mariia VasylenkoBrand Strategist Connelly Partners, LLC
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Mary WebbCBO, The Grist
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Sujata YadavExecutive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Eastern Bank