Women in Toys
WiT details 2024 Wonder Women winners
Winners of the Designer/Inventor accolades were Melissa & Doug’s Claudia D. Sandoval, Melissa & Doug and Theodora S.T.E.A.M. Girls’ Gayle Keller.
WiT details 2024 WiT Foundation Scholarship
“This program advances WiT’s commitment to foster an industry culture where every woman can thrive,” said Angelina Castro and Kristin Lecour, WiT Scholarship Co-Chairs.
WiT’s 2024 Wonder Women Awards to be hosted in LA this September
Taking place on Friday, September 13th, the Wonder Women Awards celebrates the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs and changemakers in the industry.
WiT to host ‘The Future of Women in Gaming’ roundtable later this month
The session welcomes Asmodee’s Julien Sharp, Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson, Ravensburger’s Lysa Penrose and Funko Games’ Deirdre Cross.
Women in Toys launches the Tabletop Gaming Learning Community
“We aim to inspire new generations of women to join the tabletop gaming community and support future leaders in the industry,” read a statement from WiT.
WiT details 2023 Wonder Women winners
Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson scooped the Inbound Licensing award, Exploding Kittens’ Carly McGinnis was named Creative Genius while Jazwares’ Sunny Cho won the Designer/Inventor (Corporate) accolade.
Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson, 4A Creations’ April Mitchell and TOMY’s Lorena Montalvo among nominees for WiT’s Wonder Women Awards 2023
“These remarkable finalists represent the pinnacle of success and exemplify the spirit of excellence that drives the WiT community and our industry forward,” said Ehi Oviasu-Kahn, Wonder Women Awards Committee Co-Chair.
Fuse’s Vina Arriaga and Seven Towns’ Elizabeth Moody among nominees for Wonder Women Awards 2022
In the Designer/Inventor category, nominees include Hasbro’s Mel Hershey, Mattel’s Kenna O’Brien and Jazwares’ Carolina Arce.
Women In Toys looks to support and grow the inventor community with virtual WIT Launch: Invent program
Launching in Spring 2021, WIT Launch Invent is an eight-week virtual course that will boast interactive sessions, recommended readings and exclusive pitching opportunities.
Women In Toys UK to host Tea and Biscuits networking hour
The session will be hosted via Zoom and take place on Friday morning between 11AM and 12PM.