2026 Remarkable Women Recognition Program | Nexstar Media Group

"Art is Business" Nominate a Remarkable Woman Today!

I. Program Overview

The Remarkable Women Program celebrates extraordinary women across the United States who demonstrate outstanding personal achievement, leadership, service, and commitment to improving their

communities. Nexstar Media Group invites individuals to nominate women whose accomplishments and contributions deserve local and national recognition.

Nexstar will select 125 remarkable women as local market finalists and honor them for their achievements and community impact. Nexstar will celebrate selected finalists at a special event in Nashville, Tennessee, where they will receive national exposure, recognition, and opportunities to connect with other exceptional women.

II. Recognition and Benefits

Each of the 125 local market finalists will receive:

1. Round-trip airfare to Nashville, Tennessee.

2. Hotel accommodations and ground transportation.

3. Participation in special events with fellow Remarkable Women.

4. National and local media recognition through Nexstar television

stations, digital platforms, and social media.

5. Potential inclusion in a nationally televised primetime special

airing on The CW Network, NewsNation, and Nexstar television

stations in 116 U.S. television markets.

 

 

III. Financial Awards and Nonprofit Support

Nexstar Media Group will provide charitable donations and advertising

support to expand the impact of selected women and the nonprofit

organizations they support.

Award Category Recipients Charitable Donation Advertising Support

Local Market Finalists 125 $1,000 each —

Regional Winners 5 $5,000 each $125,000 each

Remarkable Woman of

the Year 1 $25,000 $250,000

Special Category

Awards 5 $2,500 each —

Important: Charitable donations are made to the selected recipients' designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, not directly to the individual. The advertising support is intended to increase public awareness, visibility, and community engagement for the selected nonprofit.

IV. Nomination Requirements: Individuals are encouraged to nominate women who have demonstrated

remarkable accomplishments and meaningful community impact. The nomination submission must include a written narrative of 300 words or fewer explaining:

1. Personal Achievement: What has the nominee accomplished

through perseverance, leadership, or exceptional dedication?

2. Community Impact: How has she positively influenced

individuals, families, institutions, or communities?

3. Leadership and Service: What initiatives, organizations, or causes

has she supported or developed?

4. Lasting Contribution: What makes her achievements distinctive,

inspiring, and worthy of recognition?

The nomination narrative should include specific examples and

measurable outcomes whenever possible.

V. Nomination Rules and Eligibility

 Each nominator may nominate up to three different women during

the nomination period.

 Submit only one nomination per day.

 Women nominated in previous years may be nominated again.

 Nominators must be at least 21 years old.

 Nominators must accept the official contest rules and conditions.

All nominations are subject to the complete eligibility requirements

established in the Official Contest Rules.

VI. Required Nominator Information

The online application requires the following information:

Age Verification: Must confirm age 21 or older

Contest Rules: Must acknowledge and accept