Gracies

May, 2017

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Debbie Allen to be Honored by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation With the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Gracie Awards

GREY’S ANATOMY CO-STAR JESSE WILLIAMS AND DAUGHTER VIVIAN NIXON TO BESTOW THE ACCOLADE

The Real’s Jeannie Mai Tapped to Host the Star-Studded Gala on June 6

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 9, 2017 – Golden Globe and three-time Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Gala. The event, hosted by The Real’s Jeannie Mai, will take place on June 6 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced today. Ms. Allen’s daughter, Vivian Nixon, and Grey’s Anatomy co-star, Jesse Williams, who plays the role of her son, will make the presentation. The Gracie Awards will continue in its tradition of honoring outstanding individual achievements and programming by, for and about women in television, radio and interactive media.

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Gracies

March, 2017

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ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2017 GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS

AMERICA FERRERA, DREW BARRYMORE, SAMANTHA BEE, MARISKA HARGITAY, SAVANNAH GUTHRIE AMONG WINNERS TO BE HONORED AT THE 42nd ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS ON JUNE 6

 Local and Student Award Winners to be Honored at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 27

Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 2017 – In an already incredible and historic year for women, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) celebrates female luminaries by recognizing their outstanding achievements across new and traditional media platforms. This year’s 42nd annual Gracie Awards Gala, in support of the AWMF’s educational programs and scholarship campaigns that benefit women in media, will take place on Tuesday, June 6 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as America Ferrera, Drew Barrymore, Samantha Bee, Mariska Hargitay, Savannah Guthrie, along with some of the most talented women off camera, and touch on issues spanning from immigration to reproduction rights, race relations to women in the workforce. Later in the month, local and student award winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 27 at Cipriani in New York City.

Sarah Foss, AWMF Chair and ‎Chief Product Officer, Advertising Management Systems, Imagine Communications, said in making the announcement, “If we learned one thing this year, it is that the strength, courage and contributions of women are crucial and necessary components in moving the world forward. As we look to honor women in media, we take pause and recognize the millions of women who are not able to use their voice and creativity to share their message with the world. We hear you. We are you. And we stand beside you. We look forward to another great year and congratulations to the 2017 Gracie Award honorees.”

Vicangelo Bulluck will once again serve as Executive Producer and the event will spotlight prolific women in the industry who continue to lay the groundwork, break down barriers and lead by example in creating equal opportunity for future generations.

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Gracies

January, 2017

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Gracie Awards Call for Entries Extended

January 9, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has extended the call for entries for the 42nd annual Gracie Awards to January 19, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern in response to high requests for extensions.

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Gracies

October, 2016

The Gracies

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announce 42nd Gracie Awards Call for Entries, Dates for Gala and Luncheon

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 31, 2016 – The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), has opened the call for entries for the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Gala, June 6, 2017 at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel and Gracie Awards Luncheon, June 27, 2017 in New York City at Cipriani 42nd Street.

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Gracies

June, 2016

Press Release

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Presented the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon at Cipriani on 42nd

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Presented the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon at Cipriani on 42nd

NEW YORK, June 21, 2016 – Today the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards at a luncheon at Cipriani on 42nd in New York City. Host Robin Meade led the program alongside presenters Beverly Bond, Emme, Erica Hill and Ginger Zee. The Gracie Awards were presented to honorees which were previously announced on March 21, 2016 (view full list of honorees here) in recognition of their successes in the media industry.Read More

Gracies

May, 2016

Press Release

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Presented the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a Full House at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2016 – Last night The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. First-time host Marika Domińczyk led the show like a veteran eliciting laughs from the audience and keeping them engaged. The Gracie Awards were presented to honorees which were previously announced on March 21, 2016 (view full list of honorees here) in recognition of their successes in the media industry.

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Gracies

May, 2016

The Gracies

The Gracies Live Coverage

The Gracie Awards Gala was Tuesday, May 24, 2016! 

The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment and individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry. The Gracies are celebrated with an evening event on the West Coast and a luncheon on the East Coast. These star-studded events include the visionary women who have spearheaded media progress and those who are the setting the path for the future.

The Live Stream is now closed. To see coverage, quotes and photos from the evening’s events, click here.

Gracies

May, 2016

Press Release

Marika Domińczyk Tapped to Host The 41st Annual Gracies Awards; Grammy Award-Nominee Andra Day Set to Perform

Appearances by Allison Janney, Octavia Spencer, Angela Bassett, Mindy Kalling, Kathie Lee Gifford, Ali Landry, Danica McKellar, 2016 Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Lynda Carter, and more.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2016 – Marika Domińczyk will host the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala and Grammy Award-nominee Andra Day will perform her hit “Rise Up” on May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced today. The Gracie Awards honor outstanding individual achievement and programming by, for and about women.

Additional attendees include Allison Janney, Angela Bassett, Mindy Kaling, Kathie Lee Gifford, Ali Landry, Danica McKellar, Kerri Kasem, Aunjanue Ellis, 2016 Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Lynda Carter, Maureen “Mo” Langan, Yara Shahidi, Laura Ling, Jennifer Holmes, Kelly McEvers, Michaeleen Doucleff, Jane Greenhalgh, Jai McVay, Amy Lawrence, Kristine Leahy, Cooper Lawrence, Vikki Ziegler-Payne, Eleanor Kagen, Liz Watson, Jenna Weis Berman, Meredith Ochs, Natalie Morales, Jaclyn Levin, Rachel DeLima, Melia Patria, Krissy Clark, Marcia Biggs, Lizzie O’Leary, Stephanie Laing, Elaina D. Smith and Beverly Bond.
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Gracies

May, 2016

Press Release

Lynda Carter to Receive the Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award at Gala

May 9, 2016 (Washington, DC) – Lynda Carter will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced today. The Gracie Awards honor outstanding individual achievement and programming by, for and about women.

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Gracies

May, 2016

Press Release

Robin Meade to Host, Ruth B to Perform at Gracies Luncheon

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces
Robin Meade as Host and Ruth B as Entertainment 
for 41st Annual Gracies Luncheon

Local, Public and Student Winners to be honored June 21, 2016 at Cipriani on 42nd

May 2, 2016 (Washington, DC) –The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce that Robin Meade, TV host, NY Times best-selling author, singer-songwriter and longtime anchor of HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade” will serve as the host of the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon. Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B, known for the viral hit “Lost Boy,” is set to perform. This annual event, which honors the accomplishments of women in media and entertainment at the local, public and student levels, will take place on June 21, 2016 at Cipriani on 42nd in New York City.Read More