Honoring the Women Shaping
the Future of Connectivity, Media & Technology
ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 7, 2026
FINAL DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2026
About the Program
The 2026 CFX Most Powerful Women Awards are now accepting nominations. This is the industry’s defining recognition for female leaders across the full media ecosystem — and the women at the forefront of its transformation.
CFX annually recognizes an elite group of women setting the agenda across every corner of the broadband and media ecosystem–cable operators, broadcast networks, streaming platforms, fiber providers, ad tech, sports, and emerging technology.
For more than two decades, CFX’s Most Powerful Women Awards have recognized hundreds of leaders from the industry’s most influential organizations. Honorees represent the full breadth of what leadership looks like today.
Why Nominate
Recognition that goes beyond the moment.
Nominating someone for the CFX Most Powerful Women Awards is more than a professional gesture — it’s an investment in their career and your company’s culture.
Honorees receive industry-wide visibility through CFX editorial coverage, social amplification, and recognition at the 2026 Most Powerful Women Awards. For organizations, it’s a signal: we see our leaders, we celebrate them, and we believe the industry should too.
Past nominees have come from organizations across the full convergent media ecosystem — from global networks and streaming platforms to broadband providers, independent agencies, and emerging technology companies.
Why This Program Matters Now
The convergent media industry is transforming.
Artificial intelligence is rewriting how content is created, distributed, and monetized. Streaming has become the dominant battleground. Broadband infrastructure is driving the future of connectivity. And audience monetization is demanding smarter, faster strategy than ever before. Across all of it, the women leading these organizations are not just participants — they are architects.
The CFX Most Powerful Women Awards exist to recognize them, amplify their influence, and connect them to a community of peers doing the same.
INTRODUCING THE TOP WOMEN NETWORK
Part of something larger.
This year’s honorees join the Top Women Network.
The Top Women Network is a year-round, cross-industry platform uniting leaders across media, marketing, ad tech, PR and publishing. Honorees gain access to ongoing programming, thought leadership opportunities, and connections to senior decision-makers across the ecosystem.
Recognition is just the beginning.
Awards Gala
Awards Gala — November 3, 2026 · New York City
The 2026 CFX Most Powerful Women Gala brings together the industry’s most influential leaders for an evening of recognition, celebration, and connection.
Join honorees, their teams, and peers from across the full convergent media ecosystem — broadband providers, streaming platforms, media companies, technology innovators, and beyond.
FAQs
ENTRY FAQs
- Q. Can a previous Most Powerful Woman honoree be nominated again?
A. Yes! Nominees may be nominated (and win) more than once. Each year’s entries are judged discreetly.
- Q. Can I submit a nominee into more than one category?
A. Yes! Nominees are encouraged to submit their applications in multiple categories. Each category is judged discreetly and discounted pricing applies to your 2nd category and beyond.
- Q. Can I nominate myself?
A. Absolutely! Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. No one knows how hard you work better than YOU.
- Q. When are the honorees notified?
A. Cablefax will announce the 2026 Most Powerful Women Honorees in September 2026. Specific timing will be announced to all nominees as judging wraps up.
- Q. How do I know if my nominee is eligible?
A. The CFX Most Powerful Women Awards are open to any woman working in or adjacent to the media industry—across broadcast, streaming, cable, ad tech, digital publishing, sports, esports, agencies, marketing, PR, and emerging technology. Nominations are welcome at all levels, from coordinators and managers to C-suite executives. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be actively working in the industry at the time of submission.
- Q. How do I increase my chances of becoming an honoree?
A. Emphasize the accomplishments of the nominee and how they are a respected leader in the industry. Provide as many concrete and specific examples of success as possible.
- Q. Who has previously won?
A. Honorees include women from Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN, Cox Communications, Allen Media Group, Charter Communications, GFiber, FOX Sports, AMC Networks, Disney Advertising Sales, Roku, DIRECTV, ESPN, Paramount, and many more.
GALA FAQs
- Q. When will the 2026 CFX Most Powerful Women Honorees be celebrated?
A. The CFX Most Powerful Women Awards celebration will take place on November 3, 2026 in NYC.
- Q. If I win, do I need to be present to accept my award?
A. It’s highly encouraged for honorees to attend the Most Powerful Women Awards Gala, but not required. We understand that everyone’s schedule or location does not allow for it.
- Q. Will I accept my award on stage?
A. Yes, all honorees in attendance are called to the stage to accept their award. Once you have your award, you will be led to our Winner’s Circle to celebrate with your whole crew.
SPONSORSHIPS
Interested in aligning your brand with influential women shaping the future of media?
Sponsorship opportunities are available across the CFX Most Powerful Women Awards and the broader Top Women Network, offering visibility and engagement before, during, and after the awards celebration.
Contact Vernesa Merdanovic at vmerdanovic@accessintel.com for more information.
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Contact
Questions?
Email Isabella Aslarona at iaslarona@accessintel.com for assistance.
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
Email Vernesa Merdanovic at vmerdanovic@accessintel.com.