News 2 Opens 2027 Remarkable Women Nominations
Community members can nominate women making an impact in the Lowcountry through Nov. 20.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
News 2 has opened nominations for its 2027 Remarkable Women program, which recognizes women making an impact through service, leadership, advocacy, volunteerism, innovation, or perseverance. Nominations are accepted through Nov. 20.
Why it matters
News 2 is asking the community to help identify the next woman whose story deserves to be told. The program connects local honorees to nationwide recognition and nonprofit funding.
Each finalist receives a $1,000 donation to a 501(c)(3) of her choice, and the national winner receives $25,000 plus a $250,000 advertising campaign. Nominations are limited to three per community member, each with an essay of 500 words or fewer.
The players
News 2
A Charleston, South Carolina television station that sponsors the Remarkable Women program and selects local finalists for the Lowcountry.
Katie Stagliano
The 2026 Lowcountry's Remarkable Woman, known for founding Katie's Krops, a produce donation effort that is on track to surpass one million pounds.
The details
Community members submit nominations, including a brief essay, and may nominate up to three women with one nomination per day. Women nominated in previous years may be nominated again, and one Lowcountry honoree will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to represent the region.
Timeline
Nov. 20: Deadline to submit nominations.
Women's History Month: News 2 features local finalists.
2027: Remarkable Women program cycle.
Philanthropy Landscape
The 2027 cycle follows the 2026 selection of Katie Stagliano, whose Katie's Krops is on track to pass one million pounds of donated produce. The program ties local recognition to nonprofit grants and a national advertising campaign across 125 Nexstar stations.
Community members can nominate up to three women, one per day, through Nov. 20. Nominated women share in nonprofit donations, and the chosen finalists receive local recognition.
The takeaway
Residents who know a woman making a difference in the Lowcountry can submit a nomination before the Nov. 20 deadline. Nominations require only a short essay of 500 words or fewer.
What happens next
News 2 will select local finalists to be featured during Women's History Month.
Further reading
Explore more Charleston philanthropy stories and nonprofit news from the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WCBD 2 - Charleston.
