A recap of this week’s event in New York City recognizing women’s accomplishments in the industry.
This week’s episode of The PR Week podcast was recorded on the ground at our 2026 Women of Distinction event in New York City, which was held on May 19. This year, PRWeek honored 27 Women of Distinction and 13 Women to Watch.
Hear highlights from the day’s panels, which included sessions on “How to Thrive as Communications Intensifies” and “The Future of the Corporate Affairs Organization.” The event’s keynote speaker, NHL senior executive Kim Davis, also spoke about leading as a woman of color and the vision behind the league’s Heated Rivalry strategy.
PRWeek news editor Diana Bradley and reporter Julia Walker share their takeaways from the event.
Additionally, listen to off-stage interviews with Women of Distinction honorees such as United Airlines’ Nicole Carriere and LaForce’s Olita Mills; and Women to Watch honorees including DNA Communications’ Sara Jane Baker and Anthropologie Group’s Kate Haldy.