The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces the 2026 Board of Directors & Officers
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) proudly introduces its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors. “As we continue the momentum following last year’s landmark 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards and look ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, strong and visionary leadership remains essential,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWM/F. “The talent, perspective, and dedication of this year’s Board will help advance the Foundation’s mission to recognize excellence in media and support the next generation of women shaping the industry.
OFFICER ROLES
- Monica Bloom, Chair, Chief Marketing Officer, Kino Lorber Media Group
- Catherine Badalamente, Incoming/Vice Chair, President & CEO, Graham Media Group
- Katina Arnold, Immediate Past Chair, Senior Vice President, Disney Advertising Communications, The Walt Disney Company
- Marie Tedesco, Treasurer, Former Chief Financial Officer, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Retired)
- Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, Treasurer-Elect, CEO, American Urban Radio Network
NEW DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD
- Annie Howell, Chief of Communications, Hallmark Media
- Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia
INCUMBUNT DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD
- Kenetta Bailey, Media, Content & Growth Executive
SERVING AS SPECIAL ADVISORS ON THE BOARD
- Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency
- Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting
- Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group
Board photos and bios can be found on the AWM website. The AWM Board of Directors was previously announced and can be found here.
The AWM Foundation is proud to present the 51st annual Gracie Awards in 2026, with the winners announcement coming on Monday, March 23. Serving again as Gracies Co-Chairs will be Heather Cohen, Annie Howell and Mike McVay whose impact on the awards has been felt for many years.
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About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF): In 1960, the Alliance for Women in Media became the first professional broadcasting organization to establish an educational foundation. The AWMF supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities and scholarships to benefit the public and media industry. The Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including the Gracie Awards®, honoring exemplary programming created by, for or about women and individual achievement. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. For the latest news on the Gracies, follow The Gracies on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. For more information visit www.allwomeninmedia.org/gracies.
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