Women in Toys, Licensing and Entertainment (WIT) announced honorees for its annual Wonder Women Awards Gala, which celebrates industry leaders for their outstanding contributions in toys, licensing, and entertainment. WIT will induct Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Norma Rosenhain, Creata CEO and the Elise Lachowyn Mentorship Award will be given to Nancy Zwiers, executive vice president (EVP) and global chief marketing officer (CMO) for Spin Master.
The 14th Wonder Women Gala will take place on Sunday, February 18 and will celebrate Wonder Women honorees and finalists in the following categories: Creator/Innovator; Licensing; Manufacturing; Marketing; Public Relations; Retailer; Sales; and Rising Star Award.
WIT will also recognize the Toys “R” Us President of Play, 11-year-old Ariana Gentry, with the Wonder Girl Award for her toy expertise and passion for play. The WIT Foundation Scholarship program will present seven scholarships to student recipients at related toy, engineering, and licensing industry-focused programs at universities around the world.
Coinciding with the North American International Toy Fair in New York City, WIT’s Wonder Women Gala is the organization’s largest fundraiser. The program focusses on providing career growth opportunities for WIT’s collaborative community of women working in toys, licensing, and entertainment through education, empowerment initiatives, and scholarships.
Voting for Wonder Women Awards will be open to all WIT members, board of directors, and advisory board, will begin on Dec. 18. Tickets to the Gala are now available for purchase by here.
