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At Formatbiz, we are proud to continue supporting WAWA – Women in the Audiovisual Industry and its mission to promote female leadership and talent across the international television industry. As WAWA approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027, the association has officially opened nominations for the 9th WAWA Woman of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding women whose leadership, achievements and contributions are shaping the audiovisual industry.

The award celebrates four core values: Leadership, Ethics, Diversity and Commitment.
Active WAWA members can nominate up to three professionals, providing a brief explanation of each candidate's achievements and contributions during 2026. The three most-nominated candidates will advance to the final voting stage.

Nominations close on November 30, 2026, with the finalists announced on December 2. The final vote will take place on January 18, 2027, during Content Americas in Miami, under the supervision of an international press commission.

Current WAWA Board members and previous award recipients are not eligible.
Previous honorees include Blanca Ponce, Analida López, Cecilia Galeana, Cynthia Hudson, Giselle González, Carmen Larios, Fidela Navarro, Selina Nederhand, Monica Albuquerque and Beatriz Cea Okan.
With nearly a decade of promoting women's visibility, professional development and international collaboration, WAWA continues to play an important role in empowering women across the global audiovisual business.