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The WICT Network's 30th Annual LEA Awards

The Southern California chapter of the WICT Network recently announced the distinguished honorees for the upcoming 30th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards (LEA). Scheduled for November 7, 2025, at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, this prestigious event focuses on recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors.

This year's recipients include:

• - Mamie Coleman, Executive Vice President and Head of Music at Fox Entertainment.
• - Melani Griffith, Chief Growth Officer at GFiber.
• - Janice Min, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Ankler Media.
• - Simran Sethi, President of Scripted Programming at Hulu Originals under The Walt Disney Company.
• - Shannon Willett, Global Head of Marketing at Apple TV+.

These remarkable women have made significant contributions to their fields and have consistently championed advocacy and mentorship throughout their careers.

Jennifer Miles and Charlie Weiss, Co-Chairs of the WICT Network Southern California chapter's annual LEA Awards, expressed their pride in honoring these exemplary leaders. Miles notes, "Mamie, Melani, Janice, Simran, and Shannon are ideal LEA Award recipients—true ambassadors of The WICT Network's mission to cultivate bold, self-empowered leaders through advocacy and professional development."

Weiss added, "In an industry built by creators, pioneers, and visionaries, we are privileged to learn from the best. These awards serve to honor the tremendous influence these leaders have had in shaping the careers of countless women in our field."

In addition to the awards ceremony, this year's gala will be co-hosted by KTLA’s Melvin Robert and Annie Rose Ramos, who are both esteemed figures in local journalism. Their participation aims to enhance the recognition of these extraordinary honorees and emphasize the importance of mentorship in striving for gender equality in media and technology.

The WICT Network has a long-standing commitment to promoting women in the industry. Founded in 1979, it has grown to over 10,000 members with 24 chapters worldwide. The organization's mission includes creating leaders who transform the industry through professional development programs and advocacy efforts that promote gender, diversity, and inclusion.

As part of its outreach, the WICT Network offers programs such as the Betsey Magness Leadership Institute and TechConnect mentoring, providing vital resources for nurturing the next generation of female leaders. This year’s LEA Awards continue this tradition, spotlighting the vital role women play in transforming their workplaces and communities.

For anyone wishing to learn more about the WICT Network or gain insights into their initiatives, please visit their official website at WICT.org.

Be sure to attend this Year’s LEA Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of these five incredible women and join the conversation on empowering women across all sectors of media, entertainment, and technology. It will undoubtedly be a fulfilling evening of recognition, inspiration, and connection.