2025 Advertising Woman of the Year Nominations
Nominations now open
Since 1958, the Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) has honored women who have made significant contributions to the advertising industry.
Nominations for the 2025 Advertising Woman of the Year are open now through Friday, November 10th, 2024. Nominations can be submitted here.
The nominee must meet the following criteria:
| Contributions to the Advertising Profession Nominee’s work is in the following area(s): advertising agency, advertiser, media or technology contributing to the advancement of marketing. Nominee has contributed to the profession through the development of concepts, innovations or practices. Noted contribution to her company and/or industry in the last 12-18 months. Nominee is a member of her company’s senior leadership team. |
| Mentorship & Community Nominee has contributed to the development of others in the advertising industry through professional, civic and community activities. Is considered a role model of many, notably women. |
| Residence Nominee has significant industry experience (generally considered to be +20 years) with the majority of her career spent in Chicago and currently lives in the city or greater Chicagoland area. |
| Additional Criteria Nominations should list other awards, citations, publications, and honors the nominee has received, as well as a short bio, head shot, and personal recommendation as to why a candidate should be considered for selection as the Chicago Advertising Woman of the Year. |
Please note this person should NOT know they are being nominated to protect the integrity of the award.
Previous Advertising Women of the Year Include:
- 2024 Sofia Colucci
- 2023 Danielle Austen
- 2022 Marla Skiko
- 2020 Lizette Williams
- 2019 Tina Manikas
- 2018 Esther “E.T.” Franklin
- 2017 Laurel Flatt
- 2016 Morgan Flatley
- 2015 Trish Chuipek
- 2014 Laura Desmond
- 2013 Susan Credle
- 2012 Jackie Woodward
- 2011 Lisa Donohue
- 2010 Nina Abnee
- 2009 Karen Sauder
- 2008 Lisa Cochrane
- 2007 Dolores Kunda
- 2006 Fay Ferguson
- 2005 Yvonne Furth
- 2004 Marlena Peleo-Lazar
- 2003 Carla Michelotti
- 2002 Renetta McCann
- 2001 Dana Anderson
- 2000 Linda Wolf