The tragedy that struck Ana Estevez’s family played out in public when her estranged husband murdered their 5-year-old son, Piqui, in 2017.
Piqui’s death led to changes in California law that have protected countless children and also led to Ana earning a 2024 Remarkable Women nomination.
Every March, Nexstar celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring “Remarkable Women” across the country and recognizing one of them as the “Nexstar Woman of the Year.” “Remarkable Women,” a nationwide initiative to honor women’s influence on public policy, social progress, and quality of life, celebrates local women who inspire, lead, and forge the way for other women.
More than 200 Nexstar broadcasting stations in 117 markets accept nominations for “Nexstar Woman of the Year.” Based on nominations with universally selected criteria including community contributions, self-achievement, and family impact, each market selects four local women for consideration as that market’s “Remarkable Woman.” Profiles of the top four nominees in each market air on local newscasts every Tuesday during March, and the nominees are featured on the websites of each local television station.
Each market’s “Remarkable Woman” receives a $1,000 contribution on their behalf to a non-profit of their choice and that winner is then considered for “Nexstar Woman of the Year.” The Nexstar Charitable Foundation makes a $10,000 contribution on behalf of the “Nexstar Woman of the Year” to the non-profit organization of her choice.