ESPN’s Gentile honored as 2016 WICT “Woman to Watch”

Laura Gentile accepts her "Woman to Watch" award at the 2016 WICT Touchstone Luncheon in New York City. ESPN Senior Vice President of espnW and Womenâ€™s Initiatives, Laura Gentile, was honored Monday at the WICT 2016 Touchstones Luncheon in New York. Gentile was awarded the â€œWoman to Watchâ€ award, alongside Comcastâ€™s Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President, Beltway Region. ESPN Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Christine Dreissen, a former WICT â€œWoman of the Yearâ€ (2014), was on hand to present Gentile with the well-deserved honor. WICT is the largest and most renowned organization representing women in the cable arena, serving 10,000 members across media. The video below, showcasing Gentile's accomplishments, was shown at the event. Gentile and Driessen with the hosts of HGTV's "Property Brothers"; Driessen presented Gentile with her award. (L-R) Chrisine Driessen, Laura's mother Janice Gentile and Laura after her award.

Gentile and Driessen with the hosts of HGTV’s “Property Brothers”; Driessen presented Gentile with her award.

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