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NYWICI Unveils Presenter Lineup for

The 52nd Annual Matrix Awards Celebrating Leading Women in the Communications Industry  

Katie Couric to emcee star-studded event at the Iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom on October 26

NEW YORK, NY (October 12, 2022)— New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), the premier organization for female communications professionals, announced the speaker presenters for its 2022 Matrix Awards, including Blake Shelton, Kelly Ripa, Lesley Stahl and many other notable supporters of this year’s Matrix honorees.

This marks the 52nd year of the Matrix Awards, and which will celebrate the winners on October 26 at 6pm ET at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan. Katie Couric will serve as emcee of the 2022 Matrix Awards.

The 2022 NYWICI Matrix Honorees and Presenters include:

  • Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO, Ogilvy, presented by Rob Reilly, Global Chief Creative Officer, WPP
  • Rita Ferro, President, Advertising, Disney, presented by Kelly Ripa, Host and Executive Producer, “Live with Kelly and Ryan”
  • Marlee Matlin, Actress and Activist, presented by Camryn Manheim, Actress and Activist
  • Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures, presented by Martha Nelson, Chair of the Board of Directors, City Limits
  • Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer American Express, presented by Ken Chenault, Chairman and Managing Director, General Catalyst and Former Chairman and CEO, American Express
  • Gwen Stefani, GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, fashion designer, coach on “The Voice,” and founder of GXVE Beauty, presented by Blake Shelton, Singer and Television Personality
  • Tiffany R. Warren, EVP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Sony Music Group; Founder, ADCOLOR, presented by Justine Song Henning, Chief Client Officer, HZ
  • Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor, “PBS NewsHour,” presented by Lesley Stahl, Broadcast Journalist and Correspondent for “60 Minutes”

In addition to the Matrix honorees, NYWICI’s 2022 college scholarship recipients will also be honored at the event. To date, NYWICI has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to support young women and their academic and professional pursuits.

Since 1971, the Matrix Awards have been held annually as the signature event of NYWICI to celebrate and recognize  outstanding women leaders who exemplify excellence, the courage to break boundaries and steadfast commitment to champion the next generation of trailblazers, creatives and communicators.

NYWICI’s mission is to empower women in the communications field at every career stage to reach their full potential and navigate the ever-changing landscape of communications. NYWICI promotes professional growth and inspires members to achieve and share success by actively encouraging leadership and professional development, as well as networking opportunities that connect women who connect the world.

To learn more, register, donate or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit NYWICI.org.

 

NYWICI CONTACT:

Donna-Jean Plante
NYWICI
E:  donna-jean.plante@nywici.org
T: 571-685-8011

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