The WICT Network issued the Call for Nominations today for the 2022 Women of the Year and Women to Watch. The esteemed awards will be presented at the Touchstones Luncheon on Monday, October 10, at the New York Marriott Marquis during The WICT Network’s Leadership Conference, held in conjunction with the industry's Diversity Week. The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 15, 2022, at 5:00 pm (Eastern).

Today, The WICT Network, the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, and Cablefax jointly announced a call for nominations for the Women in Technology Award, one of the cable telecommunications industry's highest honors. The annual award acknowledges the achievements of one outstanding woman who has contributed to the advancement of technology in the cable and media industry and demonstrates significant professional success. The nomination deadline for this year's Women in Technology Award is Friday, July 8, 2022.

Veteran journalist and best-selling author Robin Roberts will address the audience during the Tuesday opening general session of the 2022 Leadership Conference. This year’s conference takes place Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

The WICT Network today proudly announced its 2022 Touchstone Partners. The WICT Network’s Strategic Touchstone Partners, a select group of leading organizations, show their year-round commitment to equity and inclusion by supporting our diversity-based professional development programs, original research and advocacy initiatives. This year’s partners include Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal and the Walter Kaitz Foundation.

The WICT Network spoke with five chapter leaders about the importance of observing AAPI Heritage Month, how leaders can support multicultural staff, and ways to overcome possible challenges and stereotypes. Read on to learn how these leaders embrace their culture, support their peers, and more.

The WICT Network has announced the esteemed volunteer leaders who will serve as its 2022 Chapter Presidents and Advisors. The dedicated industry leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure our members have access to robust local resources are exemplary representatives of The WICT Network and its mission.

In this article, The WICT Network spoke with three chapter leaders about the increased emphasis on DEI, how leaders can support an increasingly diverse staff, and some possible challenges ahead. Read on to learn how these leaders stay on top of developments in DEI and more.

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