Piqniq is thrilled to announce that our Founding Partner, Katy Sharpe, has been named a recipient of the WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership) Talent Award 2026.

The WACL Talent Awards celebrate rising leaders who are shaping the future of the communications and marketing industry while championing progress toward greater gender equality.

Reflecting on the moment, Katy shared:

“There’s something incredibly powerful about being in a room full of brilliant women shaping and transforming our industry, all celebrating each other. I may even have shed a tear or two.”

For us at Piqniq, this recognition means even more as we continue to establish our place within the media agency landscape. As a female-founded agency, championing women in our industry is not just something we support, it is central to who we are and what we stand for.

Katy’s WACL win reinforces our commitment to ensuring that women in advertising are visible, celebrated, and recognised for the impact they make every day. It’s a proud moment for our team and an inspiring reminder of the progress still being driven across our industry.