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World Fertility Awards Make History as Global Fertility is Projected to Drop in 2026

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The World Fertility Awards (WFAs), produced by pregnantish, the first global, consumer-facing media event dedicated to celebrating the changemakers shaping the future of fertility, took place on December 1, 2025 at the Times Center in New York City. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the event was designed to reach beyond clinical and professional audiences, uniting advocates, clinicians, innovators, industry leaders, and media to spotlight progress, purpose, and possibility in reproductive health.

(L-R): IVI RMA Global doctors, and Jacques Cohen receiving the 2025 Legacy Award.
Image Caption: (L-R): IVI RMA Global doctors, and Jacques Cohen receiving the 2025 Legacy Award.

At a critical inflection point in 2026, when global fertility rates are projected to continue declining (according to Euromonitor, the 2025 rate is at 2.8 children born per woman vs 3.1 a decade ago), the World Fertility Awards brought together seven global regions to elevate voices and leadership to underscore the importance of Assisted Reproductive Technology.

The show’s tagline, “When Science Meets Family, the Possibilities Are Endless,” captured the spirit of the evening: a global community united in recognition of the individuals and organizations advancing care, expanding access, and reshaping how infertility is covered and understood.

Here are the 2025 award recipients and honorees: https://www.worldfertilityawards.com/honorees.

Founded by pregnantish, the award-winning fertility platform, the WFAs were created to meet a long-standing gap in the industry: a public-facing, media-forward event that centers real-world impact and human stories alongside scientific advancement. The evening unfolded in three acts, aligned with pregnantish’s pillars of Access & Awareness, Innovation & Technology, and Equity & Inclusion, honoring those shaping the future of reproductive care.

Since the event, the momentum has continued to grow, reaching millions worldwide through media coverage and digital amplification.

“For years, fertility innovation has been happening quietly, but changing lives every day…” said Andrea Syrtash, Founder of pregnantish and The World Fertility Awards. “At pregnantish, we know that when diverse perspectives come together, the landscape shifts.”

Dr. Thomas Molinaro, Chief Medical Officer of IVI RMA North America, early supporters of the WFAs, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in fertility care: “The World Fertility Awards unite visionaries who transform dreams into families. At IVI RMA, we honor this global movement — advancing science, equity, and hope so every patient can access the care they deserve.”

A defining aspect of the show was its focus on underrepresented topics and voices. One spotlight centered on male fertility, reinforcing the message that infertility is not solely a women’s issue.

With the support of Fellow and feedback from the global WFA adjudicators, the WFAs honored fitness and lifestyle influencer, Brian Mazza, with “The Champion for Male Fertility Advocacy Award”.

Molly Eaton, Fellow’s VP of Sales, shared, “Fellow supports the World Fertility Awards to champion action on male factor fertility, providing diagnostic-grade mail-in semen analysis that empowers men to test earlier and access answers from home.”

The evening also featured a powerful Legacy segment, honoring pioneers whose work transformed fertility care, including Professor Antonio Pellicer, founder of IVI RMA Global, which now operates more than 200 clinics worldwide; Jacques Cohen, Nobel Prize–winning embryologist whose laboratory breakthroughs, including ICSI, revolutionized IVF; and Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first IVF baby born in the United States.

Additional standout moments included inspirational acceptance speeches from astronaut Kellie Gerardi, and social media star and singer, Loren Rosko, both long-time fertility advocates who were invited to the event prior to their pregnancies, and who shared messages of hope following years of struggle.

Another celebrated moment of the evening was “Fertility Center,” a satirical play on ESPN’s SportsCenter, hosted by broadcaster and speaker Jenna Wolfe, and kicked off on video by ESPN’s Nicole Briscoe. The segment highlighted professional athletes using their platforms to elevate infertility, and featured appearances by Olympic medalists and sports stars Carli Lloyd, Brittany Brown, Ken Daneyko, Samantha and Kyle Busch, Ali Riley, and Tara Lipinski, underscoring the growing role of athletes in advancing awareness and advocacy in reproductive health.

(L-R): Astronaut and WFA honoree Kellie Gerardi, and TV personality & speaker Jenna Wolfe.
Image Caption: (L-R): Astronaut and WFA honoree Kellie Gerardi, and TV personality & speaker Jenna Wolfe.

By design, the World Fertility Awards blurred the line between science, storytelling, and social impact — redefining how fertility innovation is celebrated and shared with the world.

As the first consumer-facing media event of its kind, the World Fertility Awards signal a new era: one where fertility conversations are inclusive, visible, and grounded in both science and humanity.

This year’s landmark event will take place on Dec 9, 2026.

To get involved, sponsor, or learn more: https://www.worldfertilityawards.com/ or worldfertilityawards@pregnantish.com

ABOUT THE WORLD FERTILITY AWARDS

Founded by pregnantish, the World Fertility Awards celebrate the global leaders, advocates, clinicians, and innovators advancing fertility care through access, innovation, and equity. The awards aim to elevate awareness, spark dialogue, and inspire change worldwide.

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Global Changemakers Unite for the World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in NYC

The WFAs aim to transform the future of family building by spotlighting progress in reproductive health and honoring those driving change

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, will produce the inaugural World Fertility Awards (WFAs) at The Times Center in NYC on December 1. With 500+ nominations from every continent except Antarctica, finalists were selected by a global committee and announced today at worldfertilityawards.com.

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The WFAs aim to transform the future of family building by spotlighting progress in reproductive health and honoring those driving change across access, awareness, inclusion, and innovation. This global event will unite medical professionals, advocates, public figures, and industry leaders in support of millions facing fertility challenges.

Backed by international host committees and sponsors, the WFAs will amplify stories of perseverance, science, and hope—bringing visibility to a community often overlooked.

CELEBRATING ACCESS AND AWARENESS

Honoree, astronaut and Time100-creator Kellie Gerardi, is being recognized for sharing her IVF story with millions:

“When I started IVF, it felt like a secret, lonely club no one prepared me for. I share my story to break the stigma, make the invisible visible, and help others feel less alone. My hope is for a future where fertility care is accessible and met with compassion.”

Carrot, a global fertility and family-forming care platform, is sponsoring the WFAs to highlight the need to expand access:

“The World Fertility Awards is elevating critical conversations and advancing our shared mission to increase access,” said Brooke Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at Carrot. “We’re thrilled to join Pregnantish in recognizing the innovators and advocates who are breaking down barriers to make quality fertility care a reality for everyone, everywhere.”

Sarah Kennedy Ellis, VP of Global Growth and Demand at Google Cloud, is among the leaders involved. She emphasizes the value of support during infertility:

“One of the few things we have when going through infertility struggles is community—to laugh, to cry, to learn and everything in between. That’s why celebrating one another and giving more visibility is so important.”

ADVANCING EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The WFAs honors leaders promoting inclusion in fertility care. Former Weekend Today anchor Jenna Wolfe, made history in 2013 by coming out publicly, announcing she was expecting with her wife. She will speak on the need for representation.

In Asia, where infertility stigma remains despite medical advances, innovators are closing equity gaps. WFA sponsor GenPrime, part of Rhea Fertility, led by CEO Margaret Wang shares,

“We understand the hidden struggles many families in Asia face—long wait times, regulatory barriers, and the emotional weight of not knowing where to turn. GenPrime addresses this through a strong international network of fertility clinics that combines science with personalized care. In doing so, we’re creating pathways and opening doors to parenthood. Supporting the World Fertility Awards reflects our belief that Asia deserves fertility care that is inclusive, innovative, and within reach.”

HIGHLIGHTING INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Pharmaceutical leader Ferring Pharmaceuticals is offering support in recognition of advances in reproductive medicine.

“We are honored to recognize the meaningful contributions of the people and organizations who are helping to shape the future of reproductive medicine,” said David Powley, Vice President, Reproductive Medicine at Ferring. “The World Fertility Awards is a powerful illustration of our shared focus to help more people become parents—by advancing science, building awareness about the impact of infertility and expanding access to care. We applaud Pregnantish on this important endeavor.”

Prof. Antonio Pellicer, IVF pioneer and co-founder of WFA sponsor IVI RMA Global, will be celebrated for his contribution. With over 200 clinics in 15 countries, IVI has helped bring assisted reproductive technology into the mainstream.

“When we founded IVI 35 years ago, what we were doing in IVF felt almost like science fiction—cutting-edge medicine accessible only to few. It is deeply inspiring to see how those early innovations have become standard of care, and to know that thousands of families across the globe now benefit each year from once-unimaginable treatments.”

IVF trailblazer and Nobel Prize winner Jacques Cohen, being honored for his legacy, is known for breakthroughs in embryo freezing and more.

“When I began my career in 1976, just before Louise Brown’s birth, IVF was a bold experiment with little interest—400 patients, two births. Today, steady progress has transformed it into a reliable option. We’re halfway to our goal of 100% fertilization, healthy embryos, and successful implantation. The journey has been consistent, remarkable, and worth celebrating.”

Learn more and take the pledge: https://www.worldfertilityawards.com/

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ABOUT PREGNANTISH INC.

Pregnantish, founded in 2017 by Relationship Expert and Author Andrea Syrtash, is the first media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their next steps with fertility. It reaches a global audience of people trying to conceive and the healthcare professionals who support them.

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