Subscribe and receive the latest news from the industry Article
Join 62,000+ members. Yes, it's completely free.
2024 Wonder Women Award Winners Announced
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment have been named in Los Angeles. License Global’s Amanda Cioletti was among the winners. Kitty Black Perkins, a Trailblazer Award honoree, was also honored.
License Global
September 16, 2024
2 Min Read
2024 Wonder Women Award WinnersWomen in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has announced its 2024 Wonder Women Winners, who were celebrated at the 19th annual Wonder Women Awards at The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles.
Among the recipients was Amanda Cioletti, vice president of content and strategy at License Global, who picked up the Digital Storyteller award. The organization also honored Kitty Black Perkins, former chief Barbie designer at Mattel, with the Trailblazer Honoree Award.
The Wonder Women Awards honors female executives, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers for their extraordinary accomplishments and impact.
The 2024 Wonder Women Award Winners Are:
Advocate for Change: Lissa Alberto-Calma, The LEGO Group
Brand Excellence: Hasbro’s Furby Development Team – Angie Northrup, David Laskowski, Holly Myhre, Joe LaPlante, Justin Pringle, Kevan MacIver, Kristin McKay, Melissa Jones, Robin Matusik, Shaun Cormier, Vivian Lee Kim
Brand Franchise: Aimee London, Mattel
Commercial Sales: Jazwares’ commercial sales team, led by Elizabeth Kong and Kelly Bloom – Adam Hackney, Brent Reid, Connor Hinckley, Katy Peck
Designer/Inventor – Corporate: Claudia D. Sandoval, Melissa & Doug
Designer/Inventor – Small Business: Gayle Keller, Theodora S.T.E.A.M. Girls, LLC
Digital Innovator: Sarah Braun, Amazon
Digital Storyteller: Amanda Cioletti, License Global, Informa Markets
Inbound Licensing: Alison Carroll, Mattel
Licensing Agent: Michelle McLaughlin, Brand Activation Consulting
Marketing: Lucy Bullock, Moose Toys
Mentor of the Year: Belinda Gruebner, Moose Toys
PR Excellence: Crystal Flynn, Hasbro and Molly Quiring, Universal Products & Experiences
Rising Leader < 500 Employees: Michelle Weber, Toy’n Around and Jenny Lorton, Toysmith
Rising Leader > 500 Employees: Becca Griffin, Hasbro, and Sasha Bash, Amazon
Small Business Owner of the Year: Anita Grant, Hello Hair
Sustainability Excellence: Emilie Stinson Nosovic, The LEGO Group
Unsung Hero < 500 Employees: Kimberly Carcone, The Toy Association and Allie Wachter, Just Play
Unsung Hero > 500 Employees: Susan Abraham, Spin Master and Josephine Rotolo, Paramount Global
“Hosting the Wonder Women Awards in Los Angeles for the first time was exhilarating,” say Nancy Molenda and Ehi Oviasu-Kahn, co-chairs, Wonder Women Awards. “The energy in the room was electric as hundreds of guests came together to recognize the trailblazers who are shaping the future of business. The innovation, tenacity and inspiration of our Wonder Women were on full display, making this inaugural LA gala a powerful testament to their remarkable achievements and ongoing influence.”
WiT also presented six $5,000 scholarships to outstanding students who’ve demonstrated leadership and academic excellence in their chosen fields of business, design, engineering and entrepreneurial studies. Presented by Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, these six scholarship recipients were selected from over 500 applicants, earning their awards through exceptional merit.
WiT thanked its 2024 sponsors for their ongoing support and generous investment in driving positive change for women, including Amazon, Bandai Namco, Disney, Hasbro, Jazwares, The LEGO Group, Mattel, Paramount and Spin Master, and the many sponsors who support the organization year-round.
Proceeds from this event will provide funding for vital programming and initiatives and the WiT Foundation Scholarship Program.
About the Author
You May Also Like
Editor's Choice
Sponsored Content
Sep 24 - Sep 26, 2024
Sep 24 - Sep 26, 2024
BLE is the only pan-European event dedicated to licensing and brand extension, bringing together retailers, licensees and manufacturers.
Find out more