WHO WE ARE
New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) has been a leading force for women in the communications industry since its founding in 1929. Today, the 97-year-old nonprofit serves a dynamic community of more than 2,500 members—ranging from students and emerging professionals to entrepreneurs and senior executives—across disciplines including journalism, broadcasting, corporate communications, digital media, publishing, advertising, marketing, public relations, design, and more.
NYWICI’s mission is to empower women at every stage of their careers to reach their full potential and thrive in an ever-evolving communications landscape. Through leadership development, mentorship, and meaningful networking opportunities, we foster professional growth and create a powerful community of women who connect the world.
For more than 50 years, NYWICI has celebrated the industry’s most influential leaders through the prestigious Matrix Awards. Since 1971, over 380 trailblazing women have been honored for their outstanding contributions and impact, inspiring future generations of communications professionals.
NYWICI is also deeply committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. Each year, we award scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To date, we have distributed more than $2.2 million in scholarship funding to over 410 women.
At our core, NYWICI is a community of women who connect, create, and communicate—serving as mentors, role models, and advocates for one another and the industry at large.
