PRWeek’s Women of Distinction program celebrates the achievements of the PR industry’s top women leaders, whose leadership, creativity and insight continue to inspire everyone who encounters them. Alongside PRWeek’s Women to Watch, these stellar individuals in both groups set the bar high, both for their peers and generations to follow.

"Women are the beating heart of PR and PRWeek’s annual Women of Distinction program celebrates the achievements of the top female leaders in the industry, who continually demonstrate strong and empathetic leadership, indepth strategy and insights, and groundbreaking creativity. Alongside PRWeek’s Women to Watch, the inspiring PR pros in both groups set the bar high for their peers and the generations of professionals that will follow," said Steve Barrett, VP, editorial director of PRWeek.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: May 19, 2026

Location: The Lighthouse 

Pier 61, Chelsea Piers New York, NY 10011

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm EST

Attire: Business Casual/ Daytime Cocktail

TICKET RATES

Individual Rate - Forum & Awards: $899

Half Table of 5 - Forum & Awards: $4,496

Table of 10 - Forum & Awards: $8,990

KIM DAVIS

SENIOR EVP    

THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

  Kimberly B. Davis currently serves as Senior Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League, and as the President of the NHL Foundation. In her capacity as a senior executive, Kim reports directly to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and focuses on attracting, developing and retaining fans – with a specific focus on multi-cultural audiences – through culture, youth participation, and social impact initiatives. As President of the NHL Foundation, she leads strategic funding and philanthropic investments aimed at community development, health and wellness, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the sport across North America.

Most recently, Ms. Davis was recognized on Hockey News’ 2026 100 People of Power & Influence list. She has been recognized as #1 on Sportsnet’s list of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Sports, honored by Sports Illustrated in “The Unrelenting” Most Powerful Women in Sports and “100 Influential Black Women in Sports.” Additionally, Ms. Davis was honored as a 2024 EBONY Power 100 honoree in the “Leaders in Sport” category. Ms. Davis was profiled on the front cover of the 2023 Hockey News’ Power & Influence edition and recognized as #31 on the publication’s “Top 100” Most Influential Leaders in the Sport list, Essence Magazine’s “Woke” 2019 Change Agents, Adweek’s “30 Most Powerful Women in Sports,” and Sports Business Journal’s “GameChangers.” She has also been featured in Savoy Magazine’s “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” and Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business.”  In 2012, Ms. Davis was profiled with First Lady Michelle Obama in Essence Magazine’s “28 Most Influential Black Women in America.”

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