Leading Women in Digital Media Awards

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

DPAA, the global trade marketing association, driving the growth and digitization of out-of-home media, announced today that nominations are open for its annual Leading Women in Digital Media Awards. The awards program developed by WE.DOOH (the association’s Women’s Empowerment Initiative) recognizes outstanding female leadership at DPAA member companies. Information on how to nominate can be found here.  Submissions are due by August 9, 2024.  

“Last year’s inaugural awards presentation put a spotlight on the valuable contributions of women in our industry,” said Barry Frey, President & CEO of DPAA. “DPAA Women’s Empowerment Initiative is an important program that helps grow the DOOH industry.” 

Awards will be given out in three categories and winners recognized during #OOHNYC at the DPAA Summit on October 15, 2024 at Chelsea Piers in NYC.  

  • Rising Star – recognizing emerging female leaders
  • Unsung Hero – highlights women whose work, actions or activities often go unseen, but have advanced the DOOH industry 
  • Vanguard – experienced, who looks to advance women in the industry as well as the industry itself

Last year’s recipients included: Cayla Marie Vinzons from Place Exchange (Rising Star), Allie Barnard from Captivate and Natalia Rojas from Broadsign (Unsung Heros), and Debbie Benadiba from Talon Canada (Vanguard).

DPAA member companies are encouraged to submit nominations. Submissions will reviewed and award recipients be decided upon by members of the WE.DOOH Advisory Board.


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