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    Matrix Awards
    Awarded forExcellence in media achievements
    Sponsored byNew York Women in Communications, Inc.
    CountryUnited States
    Established1930s
    Websitenywici.org/matrix

    The Matrix Awards is an awards ceremony held annually by the New York Women in Communications, Inc. The award was created in the 1930s by Theta Sigma Phi journalism honor society and professional fraternity, later called Women in Communications, Inc. The Matrix Awards recognize exceptional women in the communications industry.

    History

    [edit]

    Theta Sigma Phi a national honor society and professional fraternity that was later called Women in Communications, Inc. (WICI) started the Matrix Awards in the 1920s to "emphasize throughout the country the achievements and of possibilities of women in journalism and authorship".[1] Later, it purpose was expanded to recognize exceptional women in the communications industry, including advertising, the arts, books, broadcasting, entertainment, film, magazines, new media, newspapers, public relations, television, and theater.[2][3][4] The name of the award comes from a matrix, the mold used to cast type, and represents the beginning of mass communication.[5] The International Matrix Awards were presented by the national organization,[6] The Matrix Awards were originally presented by Theta Sigma Phi chapters to individuals in their communities.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

    The New York chapter of WICI officially broke away from the national WICI organization in 1998 and became New York Women in Communications, Inc. (NYWICI) to provide its members with more localized benefits.[4] At the time, both the WICI chapters and the NYWICI continued to present the award, with separate ceremonies that were chapter-based.[14][15][16][17] The successor of WICI, the Association for Women in Communications (AWC), started the International Matrix Awards in 1998.[18] After the dissolution of WICI national in 1996 and its successor, Association for Women in Communications, in 2023,[19] NYWICI continues to present the Matrix Awards each year.[20]

    The awards are presented at the Matrix Awards luncheon, which also serves as a fundraiser for the New York Women in Communications Foundation to support college scholarships for communication students.[3] In 2005, the Matrix Awards presenters included Tina Brown, Hillary Clinton, Allison Pearson, and Oprah Winfrey.[3]

    Awards

    [edit]

    Historically, the Matrix Awards were presented in the categories of advertising, arts and entertainment, books, broadcasting, corporate communications, film/photography, magazines, marketing, newspapers, online media, public relations, radio, television, and special awards.[21] In 2010, the categories were eliminated because they often overlapped and had been merged over time.[21] The award now inducts women into the Matrix Awards Hall of Fame.[21][22]

    Some of the recipients of the Matrix Awards include the following, listed alphabetically by last name.

    RecipientYearCategoryPresenting organizationReferences
    Jill Abramson2006NewspapersNYWICI[23]
    Cindy Adams2007NewspapersNYWICI[21][24]
    Yamiche Alcindor2021NYWICI[21]
    Christiane Amanpour2005BroadcastingNYWICI[3][21]
    2008International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Madeline Amgott1975BroadcastingWICI New York chapter[4]
    Maya Angelou1983BooksWICI New York chapter[21][25]
    Awkwafina2021NYWICI[21]
    Marvella BayhWICI Indianapolis chapter[26]
    Leslie Berland2025NYWICI[27]
    Halle Berry2018NYWICI[21]
    Pete Brewton1989Journalism – investigative/interpretive articleWICI Houston chapter[28]
    Mika Brzezinski2018NYWICI[21]
    Susan Brownmiller1984BooksWICI New York chapter[5]
    Devika Bulchandani2022NYWICI[21]
    Candace Bushnell2006BooksNYWICI[23]
    Rukmini Callimachi2017NYWICI[2]
    Gretchen Carlson2017NYWICI[2]
    Nkechi Okloro Carrol2025NYWICI[27]
    Kristin Chenoweth2024NYWICI[29]
    Joanna Coles2013NYWICI[30]
    Beth Comstock2006Corporate CommunicationsNYWICI[23]
    Judy Corman2001Public RelationsNYWICI[21][31]
    Katie Couric2009BroadcastingNYWICI[3][21][23]
    Sheryl Crow2010NYWICI[20][32]
    Ann Curry2009International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Laurel Cutler1985AdvertisingWICI New York chapter[4]
    Geena Davis2006Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21][23]
    Angie Debo1942Oklahoma Woman of the YearTheta Sigma Phi Oklahoma chapter[33]
    Ellen DeGeneres2006Special Awards – Humanitarian AwardNYWICI[21][23]
    Joan Didion2007BooksNYWICI[21][24]
    Maureen Dowd1994NewspapersWICI New York chapter[3][21][34]
    Nancy Dubuc2016NYWICI[21]
    Lena Dunham2014NYWICI[21]
    Eve Ensler2002Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21]
    Nora Ephron1997Film/PhotographyWICI New York chapter[21]
    Gail Evans2001International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Linda Fairstein2005BooksNYWICI[3][21]
    Edie Falco2005Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21]
    Rita Ferro2022NYWICI[21]
    Tina Fey2010NYWICI[32]
    Anne Finucane2013NYWICI[30]
    Moira Forbes2023NYWICI[21]
    Alix M. Freedman2004NewspapersNYWICI[35]
    Nina Garcia2024NYWICI[29]
    Nancy Gibbs2014NYWICI[21]
    Kirsten Gillibrand2015NYWICI[21]
    Ellen Goodman1999International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Linda Greenhouse2008NewspapersNYWICI[15][21][16]
    Mindy Grossman2013NYWICI[30]
    Savannah Guthrie2017NYWICI[2]
    Maggie Haberman2021NYWICI[21]
    Joan Hamburg2006RadioNYWICI[23]
    Bonnie Hammer2013NYWICI[30]
    Carla Hassan2020NYWICI[21]
    Mellody Hobson2014NYWICI[21]
    Karen Elliott House2006International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Arianna Huffington2007NYWICI[24]
    Lucy Jarvis1978BroadcastingWICI New York chapter[4]
    Barbara Jordan1970WICI Houston chapter[36]
    Jodi Kantor2018NYWICI[21]
    Liz Kaplow2014NYWICI[21]
    Gayle King2010NYWICI[20][21]
    Hoda Kotb2021NYWICI[21]
    Padma Lakshmi2019NYWICI[21]
    Debra L. Lee2015NYWICI[21]
    Cynthia Leive2006MagazinesNYWICI[23]
    Billie Letts2011International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Meredith Kopit Levien2024NYWICI[29]
    Marlee Matlin2022NYWICI[21]
    Kati Marton2002BooksNYWICI[3][21]
    Renetta McCann2006AdvertisingNYWICI[23]
    Cady McClain2017International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Audra McDonald2013NYWICI[30]
    Cynthia McFadden2014NYWICI[21]
    Dyllan McGee2014NYWICI[21]
    Mary McGrory1983NewspapersWICI New York chapter[21][25]
    Idina Menzel2011NYWICI[37]
    Stephanie Mehta2022NYWICI[21]
    Jane Mayer2014NYWICI[21]
    Janice Min2014NYWICI[21]
    Andrea Mitchell2015NYWICI[21]
    Toni Morrison1992BooksWICI New York chapter[21]
    Roberta Myers2015NYWICI[21]
    Eileen S. Naughton2014NYWICI[21]
    Enid Nemy1984NewspapersWICI New York chapter[5][21]
    Norah O’Donnell2019NYWICI[21]
    Rosie O'Donnell2011BroadcastingNYWICI[3][21][37]
    Dawn Ostroff2021NYWICI[21]
    Jane Pauley2008International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Queen Latifah2014NYWICI[21]
    Anna Quindlen1988NewspapersWICI New York chapter[3][21]
    Jane Bryant Quinn1983MagazinesWICI New York chapter[21][25]
    Ruth Reichl2008MagazinesNYWICI[21][16]
    Diane Rehm2000International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Robin Roberts2008BroadcastingNYWICI[15][21][16]
    Bonnie St. John2013International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Sheryl Sandberg2019NYWICI[22][20]
    Diane Sawyer2019BroadcastingNYWICI[5][21]
    Dia Simms2018NYWICI[21]
    Michelle Singletary2009AWC D.C. chapter[14]
    Anna Deavere Smith2008Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21]
    Judy Smith2017NYWICI[2]
    Megan Smith2015NYWICI[21]
    Emily Steel2018NYWICI[21]
    Gwen Stefani2022NYWICI[21]
    Martha Stewart1996MagazinesWICI New York chapter[21][30]
    Meryl Streep1999Film/PhotographyNYWICI[21]
    Anne Sweeney2008TelevisionNYWICI[15][21][16]
    Kara Swisher2013NYWICI[30]
    Amy Tan1996BooksNYWICI[21]
    Tina Tchen2020NYWICI[21]
    Helen Thomas2002NewspapersNYWICI[3][21]
    2007International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    Megan Twohey2018NYWICI[21]
    Meredith Vieira2007BroadcastingNYWICI[21]
    Diane von Furstenberg2008Special Award – Lifetime AchievementNYWICI[15][21]
    Alice Walker1986BooksWICI New York chapter[21]
    Barbara Walters1978BroadcastingWICI New York chapter[21]
    Clarissa Ward2023NYWICI[21]
    Nancy Weber2017NYWICI[21]
    Kristen Welker2025NYWICI[27]
    Betty White2011Special Award – Lifetime AchievementNYWICI[37]
    Ruth Reinke Whitney1983[38]
    Anna Wintour2002MagazinesNYWICI[21]
    Judy Woodruff2003International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
    2022NYWICI[21]
    Muriel Hazel Wright1941Oklahoma Woman Writer of the YearTheta Sigma Psi Oklahoma chapter[39]
    Linda Yaccarino2020NYWICI[21]
    Bellamy Young2025NYWICI[27]
    Shelley Zalis2018NYWICI[21]
    Susan Zirinsky2020NYWICI[21]
    [edit]

    The fictional television character C. J. Cregg received a Matrix Award on an episode of The West Wing.[3]

    See also

    [edit]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ "Speakers for Matrix Tables". The Matrix. 15 (2): 2. December 1928 – via Hathi Trust.
    2. ^ a b c d e Bloomgarden-Smoke, Kara (2017-04-24). "Gretchen Carlson Reflects on Being 'the Face of Sexual Harassment' at Matrix Awards". WWD. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Blyth, Myrna (2005-04-14). "Ladies Who Lunch". nationalreview.com. Archived from the original on 2005-04-15.
    4. ^ a b c d e Wyeth, Deirdre. "Our History". NYWICI. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    5. ^ a b c d "6 Women to Receive Awards For Roles in Communications". The New York Times. 1984-04-08. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    6. ^ "International Matrix Award". The Association for Women in Communications -. 2022-02-27. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
    7. ^ "Joint Meeting is Scheduled". The Albuquerque Tribune. 1970-03-06. p. 15. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    8. ^ "Altrusa's District Director Will Adress Local Members". Corsicana Daily Sun. 1970-04-05. p. 27. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    9. ^ Dunlap, Carol (1970-04-05). "Women's Liberation Movement Runs Risks". The Wichita Beacon. p. 49. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    10. ^ "Columnist to be Matrix Speaker". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1970-04-08. p. 31. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    11. ^ "Joseph Morgenstern Defines Critic's Role". The Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York. 1970-05-05. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    12. ^ "Newark". Finger Lakes Times. Geneva, New York. 1970-06-03. p. 10. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    13. ^ "Theta Sigma Phi Honors Three". The Tampa Tribune. 1971-02-25. p. 61. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    14. ^ a b "May 14, 2009--Michelle Singletary and Kate Perrin to Receive 2009 Matrix Awards for Professional Achievements". Association of Women in Communications DC Chapter. Archived from the original on 2012-02-27.
    15. ^ a b c d e de Bonvoisin, Arlane (April 8, 2008). "The Matrix Awards". HuffPost. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
    16. ^ a b c d e Bercovici, Jeff (2008-04-07). "On the Scene at the Matrix Awards". CONDÉ NAST PORTFOLIO. Archived from the original on 2008-04-08.
    17. ^ "PG Sweeps Matrix Awards". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 1999-04-23. p. 38. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    18. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "International Matrix Award". The Association for Women in Communications -. 2022-02-27. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
    19. ^ "History of The Association for Women in Communications". Association for Women in Communications Tulsa. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
    20. ^ a b c d Schoemaker, Hallie. "2025 Matrix Awards". NYWICI. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    21. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd Wyeth, Deirdre. "Matrix Awards Hall of Fame". NYWICI. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    22. ^ a b "2019 Matrix Recap". nywici.org.
    23. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Women Who Communicate". CBS News. 2006-04-04. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    24. ^ a b c O’Connor, Mimi (2007-04-26). "AOL Hosts Packed Matrix Awards". bizbash.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18.
    25. ^ a b c "Maya Angelou Matrix Award". AP Newsroom. July 20, 2012 [Apri 11, 1983]. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    26. ^ "Mrs. Birch Bayh to Campaign Here". The Kokomo Tribune. 1970-10-27. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    27. ^ a b c d Schoemaker, Hallie. "2025 Matrix Awards". NYWICI. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
    28. ^ "Post Reporters Take 5 First-Place Writing Awards". The Houston Post. 1989-05-10. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    29. ^ a b c Brueckman, Fiona. "2024 Matrix Awards". NYWICI. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
    30. ^ a b c d e f g "Audra McDonald Honored with 2013 Matrix Award Today". BroadwayWorld.com. April 22, 2013. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    31. ^ "Deaths Corman, Judy". The New York Times. 2004-11-16. p. A25. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    32. ^ a b "Tina Fey & Sheryl Crow Break Out The Comedy After Turning Up In Similar Dresses". NBC New York. 2010-04-19. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    33. ^ "Matrix Table Award Given to Historian". The Oklahoma Daily. Norman, Oklahoma. 1942-03-18. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    34. ^ "Biography: Maureen Dowd". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    35. ^ Stoeffel, Kat (2011-09-07). "Wall Street Journal Page One Editor Alix Freedman Named Reuters Ethics Editor". Observer. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    36. ^ "Matrix Awards Salute Outstanding Women". The Houston Chronicle. 1970-04-26. p. 171. Retrieved 2025-11-22 – via Newspapers.com.
    37. ^ a b c Sehgal, Ujala (2011-04-12). "Arianna Huffington, Betty White, and Rosie O'Donnell Celebrate with the Top Women in Media at the Matrix Awards". AdWeek. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    38. ^ T. Jackson, Kenneth; Markoe, Karen; Markoe, Arnold (2002). "Whitney, Ruth Reinke". The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives. Vol. 5: 1997–1999. pp. 616–617 – via Gale In Context: Biography.
    39. ^ "Muriel Wright, Two Others Get Matrix Awards". The Daily Oklahoman. 1941-03-21. p. 12. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
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      Matrix Awards
      Awarded forExcellence in media achievements
      Sponsored byNew York Women in Communications, Inc.
      CountryUnited States
      Established1930s
      Websitenywici.org/matrix

      The Matrix Awards is an awards ceremony held annually by the New York Women in Communications, Inc. The award was created in the 1930s by Theta Sigma Phi journalism honor society and professional fraternity, later called Women in Communications, Inc. The Matrix Awards recognize exceptional women in the communications industry.

      History

      Theta Sigma Phi a national honor society and professional fraternity that was later called Women in Communications, Inc. (WICI) started the Matrix Awards in the 1920s to "emphasize throughout the country the achievements and of possibilities of women in journalism and authorship".[1] Later, it purpose was expanded to recognize exceptional women in the communications industry, including advertising, the arts, books, broadcasting, entertainment, film, magazines, new media, newspapers, public relations, television, and theater.[2][3][4] The name of the award comes from a matrix, the mold used to cast type, and represents the beginning of mass communication.[5] The International Matrix Awards were presented by the national organization,[6] The Matrix Awards were originally presented by Theta Sigma Phi chapters to individuals in their communities.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

      The New York chapter of WICI officially broke away from the national WICI organization in 1998 and became New York Women in Communications, Inc. (NYWICI) to provide its members with more localized benefits.[4] At the time, both the WICI chapters and the NYWICI continued to present the award, with separate ceremonies that were chapter-based.[14][15][16][17] The successor of WICI, the Association for Women in Communications (AWC), started the International Matrix Awards in 1998.[18] After the dissolution of WICI national in 1996 and its successor, Association for Women in Communications, in 2023,[19] NYWICI continues to present the Matrix Awards each year.[20]

      The awards are presented at the Matrix Awards luncheon, which also serves as a fundraiser for the New York Women in Communications Foundation to support college scholarships for communication students.[3] In 2005, the Matrix Awards presenters included Tina Brown, Hillary Clinton, Allison Pearson, and Oprah Winfrey.[3]

      Awards

      Historically, the Matrix Awards were presented in the categories of advertising, arts and entertainment, books, broadcasting, corporate communications, film/photography, magazines, marketing, newspapers, online media, public relations, radio, television, and special awards.[21] In 2010, the categories were eliminated because they often overlapped and had been merged over time.[21] The award now inducts women into the Matrix Awards Hall of Fame.[21][22]

      Some of the recipients of the Matrix Awards include the following, listed alphabetically by last name.

      RecipientYearCategoryPresenting organizationReferences
      Jill Abramson2006NewspapersNYWICI[23]
      Cindy Adams2007NewspapersNYWICI[21][24]
      Yamiche Alcindor2021NYWICI[21]
      Christiane Amanpour2005BroadcastingNYWICI[3][21]
      2008International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Madeline Amgott1975BroadcastingWICI New York chapter[4]
      Maya Angelou1983BooksWICI New York chapter[21][25]
      Awkwafina2021NYWICI[21]
      Marvella BayhWICI Indianapolis chapter[26]
      Leslie Berland2025NYWICI[27]
      Halle Berry2018NYWICI[21]
      Pete Brewton1989Journalism – investigative/interpretive articleWICI Houston chapter[28]
      Mika Brzezinski2018NYWICI[21]
      Susan Brownmiller1984BooksWICI New York chapter[5]
      Devika Bulchandani2022NYWICI[21]
      Candace Bushnell2006BooksNYWICI[23]
      Rukmini Callimachi2017NYWICI[2]
      Gretchen Carlson2017NYWICI[2]
      Nkechi Okloro Carrol2025NYWICI[27]
      Kristin Chenoweth2024NYWICI[29]
      Joanna Coles2013NYWICI[30]
      Beth Comstock2006Corporate CommunicationsNYWICI[23]
      Judy Corman2001Public RelationsNYWICI[21][31]
      Katie Couric2009BroadcastingNYWICI[3][21][23]
      Sheryl Crow2010NYWICI[20][32]
      Ann Curry2009International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Laurel Cutler1985AdvertisingWICI New York chapter[4]
      Geena Davis2006Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21][23]
      Angie Debo1942Oklahoma Woman of the YearTheta Sigma Phi Oklahoma chapter[33]
      Ellen DeGeneres2006Special Awards – Humanitarian AwardNYWICI[21][23]
      Joan Didion2007BooksNYWICI[21][24]
      Maureen Dowd1994NewspapersWICI New York chapter[3][21][34]
      Nancy Dubuc2016NYWICI[21]
      Lena Dunham2014NYWICI[21]
      Eve Ensler2002Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21]
      Nora Ephron1997Film/PhotographyWICI New York chapter[21]
      Gail Evans2001International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Linda Fairstein2005BooksNYWICI[3][21]
      Edie Falco2005Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21]
      Rita Ferro2022NYWICI[21]
      Tina Fey2010NYWICI[32]
      Anne Finucane2013NYWICI[30]
      Moira Forbes2023NYWICI[21]
      Alix M. Freedman2004NewspapersNYWICI[35]
      Nina Garcia2024NYWICI[29]
      Nancy Gibbs2014NYWICI[21]
      Kirsten Gillibrand2015NYWICI[21]
      Ellen Goodman1999International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Linda Greenhouse2008NewspapersNYWICI[15][21][16]
      Mindy Grossman2013NYWICI[30]
      Savannah Guthrie2017NYWICI[2]
      Maggie Haberman2021NYWICI[21]
      Joan Hamburg2006RadioNYWICI[23]
      Bonnie Hammer2013NYWICI[30]
      Carla Hassan2020NYWICI[21]
      Mellody Hobson2014NYWICI[21]
      Karen Elliott House2006International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Arianna Huffington2007NYWICI[24]
      Lucy Jarvis1978BroadcastingWICI New York chapter[4]
      Barbara Jordan1970WICI Houston chapter[36]
      Jodi Kantor2018NYWICI[21]
      Liz Kaplow2014NYWICI[21]
      Gayle King2010NYWICI[20][21]
      Hoda Kotb2021NYWICI[21]
      Padma Lakshmi2019NYWICI[21]
      Debra L. Lee2015NYWICI[21]
      Cynthia Leive2006MagazinesNYWICI[23]
      Billie Letts2011International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Meredith Kopit Levien2024NYWICI[29]
      Marlee Matlin2022NYWICI[21]
      Kati Marton2002BooksNYWICI[3][21]
      Renetta McCann2006AdvertisingNYWICI[23]
      Cady McClain2017International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Audra McDonald2013NYWICI[30]
      Cynthia McFadden2014NYWICI[21]
      Dyllan McGee2014NYWICI[21]
      Mary McGrory1983NewspapersWICI New York chapter[21][25]
      Idina Menzel2011NYWICI[37]
      Stephanie Mehta2022NYWICI[21]
      Jane Mayer2014NYWICI[21]
      Janice Min2014NYWICI[21]
      Andrea Mitchell2015NYWICI[21]
      Toni Morrison1992BooksWICI New York chapter[21]
      Roberta Myers2015NYWICI[21]
      Eileen S. Naughton2014NYWICI[21]
      Enid Nemy1984NewspapersWICI New York chapter[5][21]
      Norah O’Donnell2019NYWICI[21]
      Rosie O'Donnell2011BroadcastingNYWICI[3][21][37]
      Dawn Ostroff2021NYWICI[21]
      Jane Pauley2008International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Queen Latifah2014NYWICI[21]
      Anna Quindlen1988NewspapersWICI New York chapter[3][21]
      Jane Bryant Quinn1983MagazinesWICI New York chapter[21][25]
      Ruth Reichl2008MagazinesNYWICI[21][16]
      Diane Rehm2000International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Robin Roberts2008BroadcastingNYWICI[15][21][16]
      Bonnie St. John2013International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Sheryl Sandberg2019NYWICI[22][20]
      Diane Sawyer2019BroadcastingNYWICI[5][21]
      Dia Simms2018NYWICI[21]
      Michelle Singletary2009AWC D.C. chapter[14]
      Anna Deavere Smith2008Arts and EntertainmentNYWICI[21]
      Judy Smith2017NYWICI[2]
      Megan Smith2015NYWICI[21]
      Emily Steel2018NYWICI[21]
      Gwen Stefani2022NYWICI[21]
      Martha Stewart1996MagazinesWICI New York chapter[21][30]
      Meryl Streep1999Film/PhotographyNYWICI[21]
      Anne Sweeney2008TelevisionNYWICI[15][21][16]
      Kara Swisher2013NYWICI[30]
      Amy Tan1996BooksNYWICI[21]
      Tina Tchen2020NYWICI[21]
      Helen Thomas2002NewspapersNYWICI[3][21]
      2007International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      Megan Twohey2018NYWICI[21]
      Meredith Vieira2007BroadcastingNYWICI[21]
      Diane von Furstenberg2008Special Award – Lifetime AchievementNYWICI[15][21]
      Alice Walker1986BooksWICI New York chapter[21]
      Barbara Walters1978BroadcastingWICI New York chapter[21]
      Clarissa Ward2023NYWICI[21]
      Nancy Weber2017NYWICI[21]
      Kristen Welker2025NYWICI[27]
      Betty White2011Special Award – Lifetime AchievementNYWICI[37]
      Ruth Reinke Whitney1983[38]
      Anna Wintour2002MagazinesNYWICI[21]
      Judy Woodruff2003International Matrix AwardAWC[18]
      2022NYWICI[21]
      Muriel Hazel Wright1941Oklahoma Woman Writer of the YearTheta Sigma Psi Oklahoma chapter[39]
      Linda Yaccarino2020NYWICI[21]
      Bellamy Young2025NYWICI[27]
      Shelley Zalis2018NYWICI[21]
      Susan Zirinsky2020NYWICI[21]

      The fictional television character C. J. Cregg received a Matrix Award on an episode of The West Wing.[3]

      See also

      References

      1. ^ "Speakers for Matrix Tables". The Matrix. 15 (2): 2. December 1928 – via Hathi Trust.
      2. ^ a b c d e Bloomgarden-Smoke, Kara (2017-04-24). "Gretchen Carlson Reflects on Being 'the Face of Sexual Harassment' at Matrix Awards". WWD. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
      3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Blyth, Myrna (2005-04-14). "Ladies Who Lunch". nationalreview.com. Archived from the original on 2005-04-15.
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