The Women’s Image Network is gearing up for its 28th annual celebration of media that champions women and girls, and this year’s lineup brings both star power and a heartfelt tribute to a country music legend. The ceremony, set for Wednesday evening, October 14, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California, will honor Shaun Robinson as Woman of the Year while paying special remembrance to Dolly Parton.
Comedian Helen Hong will take the stage as host, with singer/songwriter Annie Bosko — known as one of Parton’s favorite openers — headlining a musical homage to the late icon. The evening’s presenters include Hannah Love Lanier, Elisabeth Röhm, Baroness Kimberly Moore, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Malynda Hale, and Lauren Bancroft.
Nominees
Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Hacks, Nobody Wants This
Actress Comedy Series
Elle Fanning (Margo’s Got Money Troubles), Sarah Goldberg (The Audacity), Jean Smart (Hacks), Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo’s Got Money Troubles)
Drama Series
Anna Pigeon, The Diplomat, Lioness, Scarpetta
Actress Drama Series
Tracy Spiridakos (Anna Pigeon), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), Amy Adams (Cape Fear), Jamie Lee Curtis (Scarpetta)
Documentary
The Fighting Tiger, The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle, Taurasi, The Secrets We Bury, The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story
Made For Television Movie / Limited Series
The Christmas Showdown, All Her Fault, Ride or Die, The Beast In Me
Actress Made For Television Movie / Limited Series
Sarah Snook (All Her Fault), Octavia Spencer (Ride or Die), Loretta Devine (The Christmas Showdown), Hannah Waddingham (Ride or Die)
Reality Series
Iyanla: The Inside Fix, 1000-Lb. Sisters, Heart & Hustle: Houston, Belle Collective: Birmingham, Baylen Out Loud
Actress Reality Series
Baylen Dupree (Baylen Out Loud “My Brain Feels Different”), Beth Karas (The Curious Case Of….”The Woman Dying For Attention”), Iyanla Vanzant (Iyanla: The Inside Fix “Unmasking The Truth”), Holly Madison (Lethally Blonde ‘Fatal Escort”), Shaun Robinson (90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days “Tell All”)
Producers
Katie Mohs, Nancy Mackenzie, Wendy Douglas (Baylen Out Loud)
Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern Winters, Amanda Postel (The Fighting Tiger)
Octavia Spencer, Stephanie Kluft, Amy Lee-Jones, Verity Thomson, Christina Douglas, Lorna Thomas, Paris Peckerman (Lost Women of Alaska “No Longer Silent”)
Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Eva Anderson, Dearbhla Walsh, Dakota Fanning, Rufi Thorpe, Brittany Kahan Ward (Margo’s Got Money Troubles)
Julie Pizzi, Erica Ross, Iyanla Vanzant, Shirley Salomon, Daryl Bolander (Iyanla: The Inside Fix “Unmasking the Truth”)
Writers
Morwyn Brebner (Anna Pigeon “Episode 101”), Lisa Lax & Nancy Stern Winters (The Fighting Tiger), Debora Cahn (The Diplomat “Schrodinger’s Wife”), Eva Anderson (Margo’s Got Money Troubles “Lock and Load”)
Directors
Lisa Joy (Fallout “The Other Player”), Georgi Banks-Davies (The Night Manager), Lauren Fisher (Believers: Boston Red Sox “Doubt”), Lisa Lax & Nancy Stern Winters (The Fighting Tiger), Sara Kandasamy (Lost Women of Alaska “No Longer Silent”), Liz Friedlander (Fallout “The Wrangler”)
About Honoree Shaun Robinson
Shaun Robinson, the WIN Awards 28 Woman of the Year, is also nominated in the Actress in a Reality Series category for her work hosting and executive producing the TLC hit “90 Day Fiancé,” which airs in over 168 countries and territories.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, television host, author, producer, actress, philanthropist, and girls’ empowerment activist, Robinson has long been a role model for women in media. Her lifelong passion for girls’ self-esteem led her to found the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls in 2016, a nonprofit supporting girls in STEM, Health, Arts, Unity, and Neighborhoods. She’s also the author of “Exactly as I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today’s Girls on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself” (Ballantine).
Robinson’s broadcast career spans contributions to “NBC Nightly News,” “Today,” MSNBC, and CNN, plus sixteen years hosting “Access Hollywood,” where she covered red carpets and hosted official pre-shows for the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, and Grammys.
About Musical Guest Annie Bosko
Annie Bosko brings her California Cowgirl sound — a blend of ranch traditions and So-Cal coastal aesthetics — to headline the Dolly Parton tribute. The California-born country artist has risen from farmer’s daughter to major stages, with Rolling Stone dubbing her an Artist to Watch. She’s collaborated with legends like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Adele, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Stagecoach, Rodeo Houston, CMA Fest, and more.
Bosko has also made her mark in sports, singing the National Anthem at major NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, and PBR events, including Madison Square Garden and ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Her partnership with Ariat International included a campaign with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy featuring her song “Honky Tonk Heartbeat.” Her self-titled EP introduced her first charting single, “Neon Baby,” which she performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and multiple singles have since broken into the Top 50 at country radio.
About Host Helen Hong
Helen Hong is a familiar voice on NPR’s “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” and hosts the celebrity trivia gameshow “Go Fact Yourself.” Her acting credits include A24’s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” “Never Have I Ever,” “Silicon Valley,” and five seasons of “The Thundermans” on Nickelodeon. A breast cancer survivor, Asian-American activist, and frequent dog foster parent, Hong uses her standup comedy to raise awareness for causes she cares about.
About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, regardless of family income. Launched in 1995 in Sevier County, Tennessee, the program expanded nationally in 2000 and had mailed one million books by 2003 — the first of many millions sent to children worldwide.
About Women’s Image Network
Founded in 1993, Women’s Image Network creates, applauds, and shares stories that build inclusive and tolerant communities through powerful media. For more information, visit www.thewinawards.com.
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Why it matters: As the entertainment industry continues to grapple with representation, the Women’s Image Awards remains a critical platform recognizing media that elevates women’s stories — from scripted series to documentaries and reality TV. The event’s dual focus on honoring trailblazers like Shaun Robinson while commemorating Dolly Parton’s legacy underscores how far women in entertainment have come, and the ongoing work to ensure their contributions are celebrated.
