Everything You Need to Know for the 23rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards Gala
BURLINGTON, MA — If you’re attending the 23rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards Gala, here’s everything you need to know to plan your evening and make the most of this exciting celebration.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: Burlington Marriott Hotel
Registration: Opens at 5:15 PM
A detailed program schedule is provided below to help you plan your evening.
Important Information
Tickets:
The event is sold out, and there will be no ticket sales at the registration desk. If you do not have a ticket or were not invited by someone who reserved a table, unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate additional guests.
When you check in at the registration desk, simply provide your last name or the name of the person who invited you, and you will be given your table number. A seating chart will also be available for reference.
Seating:
Due to the packed program, each attendee will be assigned a specific table. This evening is a celebration of women’s achievements, so please enjoy your assigned seat and focus on honoring the incredible contributions of Indian-American and South Asian women. There are no “better” or “worse” seats—everyone is here to celebrate remarkable individuals.
Traffic:
The program will begin promptly, so please plan to arrive on time. Please note that traffic on Route 95 and surrounding roads can be congested around 5:00 PM, so we recommend allowing extra travel time to ensure you arrive comfortably before the program begins.
Entertainment:
In addition to the awards ceremony, the evening will feature exciting cultural and musical performances that highlight the richness of South Asian artistic traditions.
Dress Code:
This is a glamorous evening—think of it as the Oscars for New England! Eastern or Western formal attire is encouraged. Feel free to make a fashion statement and celebrate the elegance of the evening.
Tentative Program Schedule
5:30 PM – Registration and Cocktail Hour (Concludes at 6:30 PM)
6:15 PM – Doors Open
6:45 PM – Program Commences (MCs: Mandy Pant & Sheetal Acharya)
6:50 PM – Welcome Address – Upendra Mishra, WoY Producer
6:55 PM – Dance Performance – Ekta Dance Academy
7:10 PM – Address by Manju Sheth, WoY Director
7:15 PM – Chief Guest Address & LAA Segment Begins
7:45 PM – Musical Performance – Sudha Subbaraman
8:00 PM – Guest of Honor Keynote
8:05 PM – Woman of the Year Ceremony Commences
9:00 PM – Dinner Intermission (Catering by Gourmet India)
9:30 PM – Post-Dinner Segment: Introduction of Judges & Announcement of the 2026 Woman of the Year
10:15 PM – Open Dance Floor (Music by DJ Vik)
11:00 PM – Event Conclusion
We look forward to celebrating the incredible achievements of Indian-American and South Asian women with you at this year’s 23rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards Gala. Thank you for being part of this inspiring evening of recognition, community, and celebration.
