All nominees must work in North America.
Women honored in prior years are not eligible for nomination in the same category.
Any person who identifies as a woman is eligible to be nominated.
Self-nominations are not permitted for Women of Distinction. Women to Watch can be self-nominated.
All entries must be submitted and paid for by January 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Entries can be accepted until January 20, but those submitted after the January 9 deadline will incur a late fee.
All information shared with MM+M will be considered on the record and may be included in the honoree’s profile and/or a program for the Women of Distinction event. If you do not want a piece of information to be shared publicly, please do not include it on the nomination form.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
STANDARD DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
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WELCOME TO THE 2026 MM+M WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS
MM+M’s Women of Distinction and Women to Watch programs celebrate the individuals whose leadership, creativity and insight uplift everyone they encounter. This year’s honorees continue to set the bar high, both for their peers and generations to follow.
“Medical marketing stands out as an industry where women are leading the charge,” said MM+M Editor of Pharma, Lecia Bushak. “For the eleventh year in a row, we've been highlighting the extraordinary work of women who are driving creativity and innovation in the industry, as well as shaping the future of healthcare. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the 2026 classes of Women of Distinction and Women to Watch.”
MM+M will reveal its 2026 Women of Distinction and Women to Watch honorees in early March 2026.
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Pier 60, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
Dress Code: Business/Cocktail Attire
ENTRY FEES
Standard Nomination Fee: $345
Extended Nomination Fee: $395
ENTRY DEADLINES
Standard Nomination Deadline: January 9, 2026
Extended Nomination Deadline: January 20, 2026
NOMINATION INFORMATION
Nomination REQUIREMENTS
The MM+M Women of Distinction program honors healthcare executives who have significantly impacted their organization's success during the past year. Eligible organizations include biopharma companies, medical device and diagnostics firms, healthcare marketing and communications agencies and health media entities.
Previous Women of Distinction honorees have served in top leadership roles, including CEO, president, chair, EVP, SVP or managing director. Woman to Watch honorees have served in mid- to top-level roles, including VP, senior account director, account executive or account director.
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