Frequently Asked Questions

What are the deadlines for entry?
What qualifies for a Gracie?
What do I need to be able to submit an entry?
What are the clip requirements?
The categories seem different this year. What has changed?
What are the prices to enter? Can I get a discount?
I want to pay by check.
I need to edit my entry but I’ve already paid.
Can I enter the same show multiple times in the same category?

Can non-English entries and/or those produced outside of North America be submitted for the Gracie Awards?
The entry form seems different this year. What has changed?


What are the deadlines for entering?
Early bird deadline for entries is December 14, 2023 (11:59pm ET), the regular deadline is January 18, 2024 (11:59pm ET), and the extended deadline is February 1, 2024 (11:59pm ET). Entries must be complete, and payment received by 11:59pm ET on February 1, 2024 to be considered for judging. Edits may be made to submitted entries up to the final entry deadline.


What qualifies for a Gracie?
– Judges are looking for outstanding programming or individual achievement by, for, OR about women in television, radio and digital media. Entries must fall into at least one category but may fall into more than one category.

– The entry must have been originally broadcast, or will be broadcast, between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.

– In the Digital Media category, the entry should be originally created for distribution through the internet or digital means. (Note: re-purposed content originally created for television or radio is not eligible as a Digital Media entry.)


What is needed to submit an entry?
A clip or a compilation of audio or video clips is required to upload into the entry software, no trailers. The clip or compilation should be:

  • A total of 15 minutes of content per entry.
  • The total of 15 minutes per entry can be broken down in the following ways:
    • No less than 2 minutes (no trailers) and no longer than 15 minutes for all clips (not 15 minutes per clip).
    • This may be a continuous clip/link or a combination of clips and links.
  • Links MUST BE active for one year. If your link is expired at the time of judging, it will not be judged.
  • Acceptable clip files are MP4 and MOV files less than 1.95 GB.
  • Acceptable audio files must be an MP3 or M4A file less than 60 MB.

All clip and audio files must be uploaded into the software for judging, or a link provided for access.  If supplying a password protected link, make sure you supply the password on the entry form.  For questions or trouble uploading, contact headquarters.


What are the entry clip requirements?
The total clip length allowed per entry is 15 minutes, not 15 minutes per clip. This can be a compilation of clips or a combined continuous clip. You may also submit a web link to a clip.

If you choose to upload a full episode, time stamps of the preferred 2 to 15-minute portion of the show must be included at the top of the entry description section. If time stamps are not included, judges will choose what portion to watch or the entry may not be judged.


The categories seem different this year. What has changed?

Leaders in television, radio and digital media review all categories and made additions/modifications when appropriate.

New Categories for 2024

Television

  • Director [TV – National] category has been separated into the following:
    • Director – Documentary
    • Director – Sports
    • Director – Comedy
    • Director – Drama
  • Documentary [TV – National] category has been separated into the following:
    • Documentary
    • Documentary- News/Investigative
    • Documentary- Historical
  • Documentary Series [TV – National]
  • Non-English Program [TV – National] has been separated into the following:
    • Non-English Program – News
    • Non-English Program – Scripted
    • Non-English Program – Family Series
  • Non-English Individual Achievement [TV – National] has been separated into the following:
    • Non-English Individual Achievement – Actress
    • Non-English Individual Achievement – Producer/Director/Writer
    • Non-English Individual Achievement – On-Air Talent
  • Interview Feature [TV – Local]
  • Interview Feature [TV – Student]
  • News Magazine [TV – Student]
  • News Program [TV – Student]
  • Podcast – Scripted [DM – National]


What are the prices to enter? Are discounts available?
Prices are as follows:
National/Syndicated: $265 Early Rate, $315 Regular Rate, $365 Extended Rate
Local: $205 Early Rate, $255 Regular Rate, $305 Extended Rate
Student: $50 Early Rate, $75 Regular Rate, $100 Extended Rate
Discounts are available to select sponsors and Honorary Trustee companies. To receive the lowest rate possible, submit and pay for entries by the early bird deadline of December 14, 2023 (11:59pm ET). Submission fees are non-refundable.


Can payment be made by check?
If the total investment of all Gracie entries submitted exceeds $1,000 as shown in the awards software, an option will be available to print an invoice to send in with a check. Payment must be received by February 1, 2024 for entries to be judged. If the total amount due is less than $1,000, a credit card payment through the awards software is required. Please contact Gracies@allwomeninmedia.org with any questions.


Can edits be made to an entry after payment is made?
Yes, edits can be made to entries including submitted entries until the program is locked for judging after the final entry deadline. To make edits, log into the account created and click the entry requiring edits. For questions, contact Gracies@allwomeninmedia.org.


Can the same show or individual be entered multiple times in the same category?
The categories that apply to a show as a whole (i.e. News Program, Comedy, Public Service Announcement) or to a person (i.e. Producer, Co-Host, On-Air Talent), may be entered only once per individual or show. For example, multiple hosts of the same talk show may be submitted separately as entries under “host,” however each individual person may only be submitted to win the host category once. The categories that apply to a segment of a show/program (hard news feature, soft news feature, interview etc.) may be entered multiple times by the same show with different segments as entries. For questions, please contact Gracies@allwomeninmedia.org.


Can non-English entries and/or those produced outside of North America be submitted for the Gracie Awards?
Yes, non-English and entries produced outside North America are eligible to be entered for the Gracie Awards. All entries must be submitted in English or accompanied by English subtitles or transcripts. For questions, please contact Gracies@allwomeninmedia.org.


The entry forms seems different this year. What has changed?
The entry form has been condensed. All entries should be by, for or about women per the terms and conditions to apply and that question has been removed from the entry form. The entry description now asks to explain how your entry is by, for or about women and to include a brief synopsis of what the entry content is about, instead of separate questions. For questions, please contact Gracies@allwomeninmedia.org.