Scope of Work
Organized by Galatasaraylılar Derneği (1908) and held at the historic Tevfik Fikret Hall of Galatasaray Lisesi in Beyoğlu, Istanbul on February 7, 2026, the Galatasaray Awards 2026 recognized exemplary contributions to gender equality, social solidarity, and public philanthropy. Walther Kranz managed the end-to-end press communications, on-site media desk, and national newsroom outreach for the ceremony.
Award Recipients & Institutional Narrative
The 2026 ceremony honored three distinguished recipients whose work advances women’s empowerment and social impact in Türkiye: Gülser Corat (Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality), Dr. Özlem Cankurtaran (Contribution to Society and Philanthropy), and the Mor Çatı Women’s Shelter Foundation (Social Solidarity and Advocacy). Our team structured the official press kit, speaker notes, and recipient spotlights to ensure each laureate’s mission received substantive coverage across national print, broadcast, and digital outlets.
Media Relations & Verified Impact
Welcoming more than 200 guests and 5+ keynote speakers at Galatasaray Lisesi, Walther Kranz coordinated on-site journalist accreditation, executive interviews, and post-ceremony visual and press distribution. The campaign generated 398 verified media placements across national newspapers, television networks, and news portals, achieving a combined reach of 1,681,767.
Industry Research & Verified Benchmarks
“The latest Women, Business, and the Law report offers a comprehensive picture of the obstacles that women face in entering the global workforce and contributing to greater prosperity—for themselves, their families, and their communities.” — World Bank Group, Women, Business and the Law
Global gender equality benchmarks in the World Bank Women, Business and the Law Global Report show that women enjoy 64% of the legal protections afforded to men across 190 economies while closing the gender gap could raise global GDP by more than 20%, underscoring the societal significance of the Galatasaray Awards 2026 ceremony, where Walther Kranz achieved 398 media placements and 1.68 million (1,681,767) reach.
