2026 nominations closed Women of Influence in the Food Industry

Nominate a woman of influence

Know a woman making a difference in the food industry? Tell us about her. Honorees are featured in all five May regional editions of The Shelby-Griffin Report.

Meet the 2026 Honorees → About the award
Women of Influence in the Food Industry seal
21 yearsHonoring women in food
Up to 6Nominees per person
All 5May regional editions
Every sectorRetail, wholesale, supply, associations
Nomination Form

Tell us about your nominee

2026 nominations closed March 16, 2026. Meet the 2026 honorees →

You may submit up to 6 nominees, one form each. Before you start, have these ready:

  • Nominee and supervisor contact info
  • A write-up of up to 1,500 characters
  • A professional headshot
You may submit up to 6 nominees.
Your Address(Required)
Nominee Address(Required)
This is where we will send the issue featuring your nominee when they are selected as a Women of Influence.
The below contact information will only be used for The Shelby-Griffin Report staff to notify your nominee(s) (and their employer) of her nomination.
What region is your nominee's corporate headquarters located?(Required)
What type of business is your nominee's employer?(Required)
Please provide a 1500 maximum character description (about 250 words) about why your nominee is qualified for this recognition. This could be related to her results-oriented job performance, exemplary leadership skills and civic and philanthropic work. Please note that if your nominee wins, this is the description that will run in the special editorial spotlight in the Women of Influence in the Food Industry feature in all five May 2026 regional editions.
Please upload a high-resolution professional headshot (JPEG or PNG format, minimum 300×300 pixels).
Max. file size: 250 MB.
The Shelby-Griffin Report will highlight each honoree in a special editorial spotlight in the Women of Influence in the Food Industry feature in all five May 2026 regional editions. To see the 2025 Women of Influence honorees, click here.
If you have any questions please reach out to:
Stephanie Reid, President and Publisher
Phone: 678-520-4949
Email: [email protected]