Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing female leadership in radio broadcasting, named Cosette Nowik as the recipient of its 2026 Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its eighth year, the program builds the next generation of female programming leaders through mentorship, education, and industry connections.
The year-long professional development experience gives an emerging leader direct access to top programming executives through one-on-one mentorship, networking, and career development. As part of the program, Nowik will attend the 2027 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Nowik is the Program Director and PM Drive Talent for 96.9 The Fox (WWWX-FM) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where she creates engaging, listener-focused programming while sharing her passion for alternative music. After starting her radio career in Chicago, she has continued to grow as a programming leader in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley.
MIW Board Member and former mentee Leslie Scott said, “This mentorship has the power to shape careers in ways that extend far beyond programming. It opens doors, builds lasting relationships, and provides access to some of the best leaders in our industry. I’m excited for Cosette to experience everything this program has to offer and look forward to watching her continue to grow as a programming leader.”
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have been selected as the recipient of the MIW Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship,” said Cosette. “Chosen from an accomplished field of candidates, I look forward to learning from industry leaders, taking advantage of this educational opportunity to strengthen my programming and leadership skills.”
Past recipients include Hannah Brummer, Midday Host, Free Country Chicago (98.3 & 102.3); Kiran Riar, APD/On-Air Personality, WMPS & WHBQ; Traci LaTrelle, Music Director and Assistant Program Director, WHUR-FM; Leslie Scott, former Vice President of Digital Audio Content, Audacy; Amanda Habrowski, Assistant Program Director and Middays Host, iHeartMedia Las Vegas; and Meg Dowdy, Regional Content Director, Townsquare Media. The program also honors the legacy of Grisel Barajas, an exceptional rising programming leader whose career was tragically cut short in 2020.
For more information on MIW and the mentorship program, please visit www.radioMIW.com.
Source: MIW