Nominations are now open for PPAI’s 2026 Woman of Achievement Award, which honors women who have helped advance the branded merchandise industry through leadership, vision and meaningful contributions to their communities. 


You have until April 7 to submit your nomination.

Eligibility

An eligible candidate must:

  • Be a woman currently employed within or retired from an industry career for a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 8 years of experience with PPAI member companies.
  • Have contributed time and talents to PPAI in at least three areas of involvement (such as professional development, certification, award competitions, publications, committee volunteer, legislative, speaker, etc.).
  • Have contributed time and talents to an industry regional association (i.e., professional development, certification, award competitions, publications, committee volunteer, legislative, speaker, etc.).
  • Have contributed time and talents to her community.
  • Have demonstrated abilities resulting in noteworthy achievements, or contributions to the promotional products industry resulting in a breakthrough, or milestone made at any time within the nominee’s career.
  • Have demonstrated service as a leader, role model, or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in the promotional products industry.
  • Not be on the Woman of Achievement Advisory Group or PPAI Board of Directors.
  • Be off the PPAI Board of Directors and Woman of Achievement Advisory Group for two years.


Nomination Requirements

All nominations must be completed online at ppai.awardsplatform.com.

All nominations require a minimum of three and a maximum of five letters supporting the nomination from industry members. Letters of support should specifically cite the relationship with the nominee and the nominee’s leadership, mentoring and volunteering experience within the industry or their community.

The Woman of Achievement honoree will be celebrated at the Women’s Leadership Conference in Milwaukee from June 22-24. Register now.