Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) has announced the six recipients of this year’s Legacy Awards, recognising remarkable women who are changing the landscape of the consumer technology industry through their leadership across all sectors, including trade associations, manufacturers, speciality public relations, and buying groups.
The six honourees will be recognised during the 14th annual CES networking reception on 5 January at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
“Women continue to leave their indelible mark on the technology industry in profound and innovative ways,” said Carol Campbell, founder of WiCT. “Every year I continue to be more amazed at not only the achievements of our inductees but also the ways in which they champion the industry and each other. This year’s Legacy Award honourees all have incredible passion and expertise that is shaping the future of consumer technology.”
The six 2023 Legacy Award honourees are:
Kinsey Fabrizio – senior vice president of membership and CES sales, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
Kinsey Fabrizio is the senior vice president of membership and CES sales at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the US trade association that represents more than 1,500 consumer technology companies and owns and produces CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. Fabrizio provides leadership, guidance, and oversight of the membership, marketing, and sales teams. She is responsible for the teams’ performance, revenue generation, and achievement of goals.
Angela Larson – senior vice president of customer operations, Savant Systems Inc.
Angela Larson is the senior vice president of customer operations at Savant Systems Inc., and a more than 20-year veteran of the smart home industry. She has been with Savant Systems for over a decade and currently oversees all aspects of front-end business operations, including sales and marketing, education, online dealer tools, and customer support. She has focused her career on bringing technology-focused solutions to market by building strong global teams with a passion for their craft. She is a proud and active member of her community, serving on various local school boards and youth programmes.
Lucette Nicoll – founder, Nicoll Public Relations
Lucette Nicoll is the founder of Nicoll Public Relations, a full-service boutique PR and marketing communications agency. Established in 1987, Nicoll Public Relations specialises in representing manufacturers and brands within the consumer electronics and aftermarket automotive industries. The driving force behind the company’s phenomenal success, Nicoll’s intuitive sense and business savvy has helped lead the consistent growth of the firm. Her hands-on account management style has continuously built and strengthened the agency’s long-standing industry relationships.
Jessica Paskon – vice president, finance and operations, ProSource
Jessica Paskon is the vice president of finance and operations for ProSource, the largest audio, video and integration buying group in the US. Paskon has been with ProSource for over 18 years where her contributions have helped grow the organisation from 13 to over 600 members. Through the ProSource annual charity events, she has been instrumental in raising over $550k for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, a charity she holds near and dear to her heart. She holds a B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University and was selected as one of Dealerscope’s 2018 Powerful Women in consumer technology.
Carol Campbell Inspiration Award: Norma Garcia-Muro – vice president of marketing, Kaleidescape
Norma Garcia-Muro’s career is dedicated to entertainment experiences and the technology that fuels them. With her expertise, she brings a contagious passion for film, broadcast, theatrical exhibition, and cinema technology to the US and abroad. As vice president of marketing at Kaleidescape, Garcia-Muro draws upon her extensive foundation in film marketing to propel Kaleidescape’s growth and revolutionise the home cinema experience. Prior to Kaleidescape, Garcia-Muro help positions with Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd., Dolby Laboratories, and THX Ltd.
Beyond her career as a leader in entertainment and technology, she is a consummate motivator and mentor with a passion for empowering young women of colour within the industry. She served as a mentor of UNIC Women’s Cinema Leadership Program and is a member of both Women in Tech and Women in Exhibition. She founded the Latino Employee Network MUNDO under Dolby’s Diversity and Inclusion programmer and the #WomenCOLLAB, a resource-sharing association connecting female entertainment and tech professionals in the Bay area. In 2021 and 2020, Garcia-Muro was named one of the Top 50 Women in Global Cinema.
Woman to Watch: JoAnn Arcenal – director of business development, Crestron
In her role as director of business development for Crestron, JoAnn Arcenal steers her team in connecting the design-build with the technology communities as these industries converge. She brings over a decade of experience in various technology roles to share expertise, supply resources, and offer education to these groups – empowering design partners to confidently drive tech-based conversations and make informed decisions. Arcenal continues her own personal development and has earned recognition as an InfoComm/AVIXA International certified technology specialist, a Digital Signage Federation digital signage certified expert, a CEDIA-certified outreach instructor, and a master sales associate as part of Crestron’s esteemed master’s programme. Arcenal has been featured in many industry publications and named to the Commercial Integrator’s 40 Influencers Under 40 list.