WIFV’s Women of Vision Awards set for April 23
Women in Film & Video (WIFV) announced the recipients of the 2026 Women of Vision Awards (WOV) which will be held at The National Museum of Women in the Arts, April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
The 2026 Women of Vision honorees are: Phylicia Rashad, Actor/Director/Producer/Educator; Kate Beyda, Executive Vice President of Physical Production at New Line Cinema; and Cheryl Ottenritter, Senior Mixer/Founder at Ott House Audio.
According to a release, the event recognizes “exemplary women whose creative and technical achievements shape the entertainment landscape and impact the face of television, film, and multimedia platforms. The event underscores WIFV’s mission to provide educational and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers in the Mid-Atlantic region.”
“Ms. Rashad, Ms. Beyda and Ms. Ottenritter have broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings throughout their careers,” said WIFV President Jacquie Greff. “They are role models and an inspiration for aspiring and mature filmmakers alike. We are honored to celebrate and learn from their experiences.”
President of No Weapon Productions/WIFV Immediate Past President Connie St. John will serve as program moderator.
Founded in 1979 as a non-profit community benefit organization, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. All genres, genders and experience levels are welcome. WIFV is an affiliate of Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI), a global network.
