Media (Developed for/by Women) Awards Categories
Nominations that won in the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business may be resubmitted for consideration in the 2026 awards. If they have been updated with recent achievements, they may be submitted to the same categories in which they won. If they have not been updated, they must be submitted to categories different from those in which they won.
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories in the 2026 competition include
1. Written answers to the following questions, describing the nominated organization’s or individual’s achievements since July 1, 2024, OR a video of up to five (5) minutes in length that answers all of the same questions:
a. The date on which the nominated work was made public. Required
b. A description of the nominated work - it’s development, purpose, and performance to date (up to 2650 characters). Required
c. The nominated work itself, which you should upload to our server via the uploading tool on our online entry form. Required
d. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination. (up to 1,900 characters). Optional
2. Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges. These might be planning documents, press clippings, work samples, photographs, video clips, etc.
H01. Book of the Year
Recognizing excellence in books written or published by women since July 1, 2024. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H02. Digital Content Series of the Year (New for 2026)
Recognizing excellence in episodic digital content series created by a woman since July 1, 2024. Eligible entries may include series distributed through digital platforms such as YouTube, streaming platforms, or other online channels. Entries should demonstrate originality, consistent storytelling or educational value, and strong audience engagement. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H03. Documentary of the Year by a Woman
Recognizing excellence in documentaries created and released by a woman since July 1, 2024. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H04. Event of the Year
Recognizing live and virtual events of all types staged for women since July 1, 2024. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H05. Magazine/Online Publication of the Year
Recognizing magazines or online publications made for or by women since July 1, 2024. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H06. Newsletter of the Year (New for 2026)
Recognizing excellence in newsletters created, written, or sent by a woman since July 1, 2024. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H07. Smartphone or Tablet App of the Year
Recognizing excellence in smartphone and tablet apps produced by or for women. Entries in this category require a demonstration video of the app of up to three (3) minutes in length. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H08. Video of the Year
Recognizing excellence in videos produced by or for women since July 1, 2024. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.
H09. Website of the Year (New for 2026)
This category will recognize the best website created, redesigned, or significantly updated since July 1, 2024, by or for women. Successful nominations will describe a website that demonstrates excellence in design, functionality, user experience, content, innovation, and measurable results in support of business, brand, or organizational objectives. There are no entry fees for this category, but the $55/entry late fee will apply to nominations submitted after July 23.