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 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Entries can be accepted until January 20, but those submitted after the January 13 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.
COUNTDOWN TO THE FIRST DEADLINE
WELCOME TO THE 2023 MM+M WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
MM+M’s Women of Distinction and Women to Watch programs celebrate the individuals whose leadership, creativity and insight lift everyone they encounter. This year’s honorees continue to set the bar high, both for their peers and generations to follow.
“The world of medical marketing does not lack for inspiring, accomplished woman leaders,” said MM+M editor-in-chief Larry Dobrow. “For the eighth year in a row, we’re honored to be able to shine a richly deserved spotlight on a group of women who are respected by colleagues and competitors alike. As always, the 2023 classes of Women of Distinction and Women to Watch represent the best of what this industry has to offer.”
MM+M will reveal its 2023 Women of Distinction and Women to Watch honorees in March 2023.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: January 13, 2023
Please reach out to MM+M’s Anna Naumoski (anna.naumoski@haymarketmedia.com) with any questions about nomination eligibility.
IMPORTANT EVENT DATES + FEES
EVENT DATES
Standard deadline: January 13, 2023
Extended nomination deadline: January 20, 2023
MM+M Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony: Monday, May 15, 2023
EVENT FEES
Standard deadline fee: $235
Extended deadline fee: $290
MM+M Women of Distinction Awards Ticket: $760
NOMINATION CRITERIA
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 typically served in one of several top leadership roles, including CEO, president, chair, EVP, SVP or managing director. Woman to Watch honorees have typically served in mid- to top-level roles, including VP, senior account director, account executive or account director.
NOMINATION INFORMATION
NOMINATION RULES
NOMINATION QUESTIONS
Women of Distinction and Women to Watch nominators should provide specific information about how the nominee has fueled the success of her organization. They should also provide details about the nominee’s efforts to elevate the role of women in society or business, as well as details about their philanthropic work.
Please include information about the nominee’s:
1. Job history (300 words maximum)
2. Career accomplishments (300 words maximum)
3. Industry contributions. This might include adjunct professorships and work with advocacy or trade groups. (300 words maximum)
4. Efforts to promote DE&I within her organization. (300 words maximum)
5. Activities and accomplishments not related to medical marketing. This might include details about the nominee’s charitable work, personal interests, academic distinctions and family life. (300 words maximum)
6. Worthiness for consideration as a Woman or Distinction or Woman to Watch (300 words maximum)
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