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Wavemakers—the global community and platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying women musicians 40+—announces an open call for original music to be licensed for the 11th Annual Woman’s Way Business Awards, presented by Austin Woman Magazine. The event will take place on May 6, 2026 at the Austin Marriott Downtown, honoring 12 outstanding women business leaders across a range of industries.
To help shape the energy of this high-profile evening—attended by more than 500 of Austin’s leading women—Wavemakers is curating a collection of uplifting, high-impact songs to serve as each honoree’s grand entrance theme.
Women artists aged 40 and over from around the world are invited to submit original music for consideration. This year’s theme, “Where Women Take Flight,” calls for songs that evoke elevation, momentum, and the power of women achieving extraordinary things. Submissions are accepted online now through April 20th, 2026.
Selected songs will be licensed as personalized entrance themes for each award recipient as she takes the stage. Awards will be presented across the following 12 categories:
- Health & Wellness
- Beverage & Culinary Arts
- Professional Services
- Maker
- STEM
- Rising Star
- Social Impact
- Business to Watch ($1M–$5M)
- Product Innovation
- Business to Watch (Over $5M)
- I Am Austin Woman
- Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace
To be eligible, artists must be active members of the Wavemakers Circle Community. Membership is free and can be completed in just minutes at wavemakerswomen.com. Artist membership is open to women aged 40 and above.
Artists retain full ownership of their music. Those selected will receive a $100 licensing fee, along with a robust promotional package designed to extend their visibility and impact. This includes a featured artist spotlight in the Wavemakers newsletter and Circle Community, weekly social media promotion, and custom branded graphics for sharing.
In addition, selected artists will have their music experienced live by an audience of over 500 influential women leaders, with their songs integrated into event audiovisual content before, during, and after the ceremony—offering continued exposure well beyond the event itself. Select artists will also be invited to attend the awards as special guests of Wavemakers.
