CHICAGO, IL — JANUARY 27, 2026 — Ragan Communications is proud to announce the honorees named to Ragan’s Top Women in HR Awards, Class of 2026, recognizing exceptional women who are shaping the future of human resources through leadership, innovation and impact.
This prestigious annual recognition honors women at all stages of their careers who are driving meaningful change within their organizations, championing people-first strategies and elevating the role of HR as a critical business function. The women selected for the Class of 2026 represent excellence across industries, sectors and specialties within the HR profession.
Honorees of Ragan’s Top Women in HR Awards, Class of 2026 will be recognized live at an in-person awards luncheon on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at City Winery in New York City. The celebratory event will bring together honorees, their nominators and peers for an afternoon dedicated to honoring achievement, leadership and influence in HR.
During the luncheon, members of the Class of 2026 will be recognized on stage alongside fellow honorees, providing a meaningful opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments in front of an engaged audience of HR leaders and professionals. Attendees will have the option to reserve full tables for teams and supporters or purchase individual tickets.
Honorees named to Ragan’s Top Women in HR Awards, Class of 2026 include leaders from:
- AT&T
- Carmichael Lynch
- Cisco
- Milken Institute
- NBCUniversal Television
- Novartis
- PwC
- Saks Global
- Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Tishman Speyer.
A complete list of honorees is available here.
“The honorees named to Ragan’s Top Women in HR Awards, Class of 2026 define what strong, strategic HR leadership looks like,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager for Ragan’s Awards programs. “Their work is shaping workplace culture, advancing employee experience and driving business success, and we’re proud to recognize them with this honor.”
Event Details
Top Women in HR Awards Luncheon
- Location: City Winery, New York City
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Time: 12–2:30 p.m.
- Register
Awards Contact: Barbara Kanady: [email protected]
Sponsorship Inquiries: Morgan Einspanier: [email protected]
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