The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), has opened the call for entries for the 46th Annual Gracie Awards Gala and Gracie Awards Luncheon. AWMF is also pleased to announce Ziploc® Brand as the Diamond Sponsor of the 2021 Gracies.
“Each year, the
Gracie Awards celebrate and honor truly exceptional content by, for and about
women. We know the circumstances of this
year have made production much more difficult, which is why we are more
committed than ever to honoring the remarkable work that has been created,
especially with the important milestone of AWM’s 70th Anniversary coming up
next year,” says Becky Brooks, AWMF executive director. “As our biggest
fundraiser of the year, the Gracies enables the Alliance for Women in Media
Foundation to deliver on its promise of furthering the connection, education
and recognition of women in media, even during difficult times.”
Serving again as chairs for
the 2021 Gracie Awards are Heather Cohen, executive vice president, The
Weiss Agency and AWM/F Board member, Annie Howell, chief communications
officer, Crown Media Family Networks and AWM/F Board member and Mike McVay,
president, McVay Media Consulting. Vicangelo Bulluck, an Emmy Award-winning, seasoned
veteran in awards production, has produced the Gracie Awards since 2016 and
will return to produce the Gracie Awards in 2021.
The 2020 Gracie Awards were celebrated through an ongoing virtual experience. Highlights of the 2020 Virtual Gracies included honoring outstanding and powerful talent such as: Katy Perry as the Gracies Impact Award recipient; Danai Gurira of The Walking Dead; Gayle King of CBS News; Naomi Watts of The Loudest Voice; Juju Chang of ABC News’ Nightline; Angela Yee of Angela Yee’s Lip Service podcast; and, Natasha Lyonne, accepting on behalf of the producers of Russian Doll. Additionally, Dr. Sanjay Gupta delivered a Special Award Tribute to frontline journalists bringing COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter coverage to homes across the United States. Malin Åkerman and many other presenters joined Susan Kelechi Watson, from This Is Us, as our host and Mickey Guyton as entertainment for the night. Footage from the virtual experiences can be found at https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/2020-gracie-awards-content/.
The 2021 Gracie Awards entry
eligibility air dates are from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Early
Bird rates for entries end on December 10, 2020, at 11:59 PM Eastern. The
deadline for all entries is January 14, 2021, at 11:59 PM Eastern. Entry
details including pricing, updated categories can be viewed at https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/call-for-entries/.
With the generous of support
of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, the newly announced NCTA
Gracies Scholarship will provide 10 scholarships to assist with the costs of
Gracie entries. Learn more about the scholarship at https://allwomeninmedia.org/foundation/scholarships/.
To see more information about
the Gracie Awards, visit https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/.
The application to judge the Gracies will be available soon.
About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: In 1960, the Alliance for Women
in Media became the first professional broadcasting organization to establish
an educational foundation. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly
known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports
and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service
campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and
allied fields. The
Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including
the Gracie Awards®, a gala that honors exemplary programming created by, for or
about women. 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 Twitter and
Facebook. For more information about the Gracie Awards and to submit
your entries, please visit www.allwomeninmedia.org/gracies.
LOS
ANGELES (September 10, 2020) – This evening, the Alliance for Women
in Media Foundation (AWMF) held the 45th annual Gracie Awards hosted by “This
is Us” star Susan Kelechi Watson.
This year, the Gracie Awards recognized more than 120 outstanding women and men
in media for their bravery, determination and accomplishments, and recognized
exemplary programming created by, for and about women.
Highlights from the awards show included the
following:
Katy Perryreceived
the Gracies Impact Award for the positive influence on society through her
music. “This is an incredible honor to
have this award about women and helping support women, which is something I am
so incredibly passionate about. I love to provide opportunities in my life,
professional and personal, for women to do incredible jobs and work alongside
with,” Perry said during her acceptance speech, noting that “one of the most important things is to have
representation.”
Country star Mickey Guytonperformed
her hit song “Heaven Down Here,” and for the first time ever performed “Without
a Net,” an original song she had recorded to appear in the upcoming documentary
“Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story.”
Tamron Hallaccepted
her award for Best Talk Show and dedicated
it to Breonna Taylor.
Gayle King was awarded the Best Special or Variety Program for her memorable interview with R.
Kelly and mentioned during her speech that she would “love to sit down with him for another interview again”
post-trial.
Dr.Sanjay Gupta delivered a Special Award
Tribute to frontline journalists bringing COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter coverage
to homes across America, including from
Norah O’Donnell, Debora Patta, and Martha Teichner from CBS; Kristen Dahlgren, Dasha Burns, Savannah
Guthrie, and Blayne Alexander from NBC;
CNN’s Brooke Baldwin; Los
Angeles Times’ Molly Hennessy-Fiske;
Paola Ramos and Isobel Yeung of Vice News.
The Gracies recognized “Silent All
These Years,” an episode of Grey’s Anatomy that
dealt with sexual assault and rape. The episode resonated with women and had
far-reaching effects — RAINN reported a 43% uptick in call volume to its
National Sexual Assault Hotline in the immediate wake of the airing of this
episode.
Nightline’s co-anchor Juju Chang accepted their win for Best Hard News Feature for their story
about trans women of color. “We wanted to
tell the stories of these women who are not only under assault, but who’s
stories are often ignored,” Chang said.
Natasha Lyonneaccepted
for Best Producer – Entertainment for
their Netflix series “Russian Doll,” on behalf of herself, Leslye Headland and Amy
Poehler, giving a specific shoutout to Poehler saying, “[she] is such a leader in this field, who
has single handedly changed the world and the scope of what we can do, how we
hold the space for each other … it is such an honor to walk beside you.”
Naomi
Watts won for Best
Actress in a Supporting Role – Drama for her portrayal as Gretchen Carlson
in Showtime’s “The Loudest Voice.” She dedicated her award to Gretchen for her
“incredible bravery and courage”
noting it was “an honor” to tell her
story.
Angela
Yee won for Best
Podcast – Entertainment thanking
the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for the award, expressing “this is one of the highest honors we can
have from other women who understand how empowering something like this is.”
Presenters for the awards included Malin Åkerman, Chelsea Gilligan, Angélica
Vale; Cassie DiLaura, Erin Lim, Dr. Imani Walker, Elaina
Doré Smith, Jacqueline Obradors,
Julie Carmen and Medalion Rahimi.
Additional winners of the night included Danai Gurira of AMC’s “The Walking
Dead” for Best Actress in a Leading Role
– Drama, , Stephanie Beatriz for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Comedy
for her work in FOX’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Fiona Shaw for Best Actress
in a Supporting Role – Drama for “Killing Eve,” Niecy Nash for Best On-Air
Talent for “Black Girls Rock,” NBC’s “Superstore” won for Best Ensemble Cast with Lauren Ash
accepting, and many more.
“We are
honored to celebrate these incredible voices, recognize these poignant stories
and bring the Gracie Awards to audiences around the world with our first-ever
virtual awards show,” said Becky Brooks, Executive Director, Alliance for Women
in Media Foundation. “We applaud the
brave storytellers who have reported from the front lines, challenged
conventional thinking, and produced content that has created real change – we
need this storytelling now more than ever.”
The Gracie Awards is the largest
fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which supports and
promotes educational programs, and scholarships to benefit the media, the
public, and allied fields. In addition to giving $20,000 a year away in
scholarships to deserving female students, the Foundation also produces the
nationally acclaimed recognition program – the Gracie Awards which honors
exemplary programming created by, for, and about women. The Alliance for Women
in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint initiatives with the
Emma Bowen Foundation, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), NCTA –
The Cable and Telecommunications Association and other organizations that are
philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. For more
information about The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and the Gracie
Awards please visitallwomeninmedia.org and follow onTwitter (@AllWomeninMedia),
(#TheGracies),Instagram (@allwomeninmedia) andFacebook.
Show Will Feature Impact Award Recipient Katy Perry, and Honorees Including Danai
Gurira, Naomi Watts, Michelle Williams, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, Tamron
Hall, Gayle King and More
Program will
Feature Performances by Mickey Guyton,
Special Award Tribute by Dr.Sanjay Gupta to
Frontline Journalists Bringing COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter Coverage to
Homes across America, and Grey’s
Anatomy’s “Silent All These Years” Episode will Receive a Stand-out Moment
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the 45th annual Gracie Awards program will air live on AWMF’s Facebook page on September 10, 2020 at 7pm ET/PT. The virtual event will recognize esteemed honoree Katy Perry, who will receive the Gracies Impact Award, which is presented to an artist who has made a positive impact on society through their music. Dr.Sanjay Gupta will deliver a special tribute to frontline journalists who covered breaking news regarding the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement, and some of the most talented women in television, radio, and digital media will be honored for their incredible contributions to media this year including Naomi Watts, Michelle Williams, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, Tamron Hall, and Angela Yee.
Danai Gurira, Norah
O’Donnell, Fiona Shaw, Andrea Mitchell and Gayle King will appear in the virtual show along with country
superstar Mickey
Guyton who will perform twice throughout the night, and Grey’s Anatomy’s “Silent All These Years” episode will receive the
Grand Award for the incredibly powerful episode which brought attention to
sexual assault survivors. Tune-in on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 pm ET/PT at
@AllWomenInMedia on Facebook and Instagram, as well as the Alliance for Women in Media’s YouTube page.
“There’s no doubt
that this year has been indescribable – but one thing that has stayed
consistent is the level of content that continues to be generated by and for
women,” said Becky Brooks, Executive
Director, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. “We understand that people are going through
unprecedented times and it’s our commitment to bring the world in for the first
time and see the magic of the Gracie Awards as we celebrate some of the brave
and poignant, storytellers of our time.”
In the fifth consecutive year as Executive
Producer, Vicangelo Bulluck will spotlight these prolific women in the industry
who continue to inspire and support others, break down barriers, and lead by
example in creating opportunities for future generations.
Sponsors of the
Gracie Awards include Ziploc®, Facebook, NCTA – The Internet & Television
Association, CNN, Crown Media, CBS Corporation, Katz Media Group, Beasley Media
Group, and the Ford Motor Company.
Please celebrate all Gracie Award winners with us by watching the video montage dedications on the AWM website. Acceptance speeches of all honorees highlighting their content are available in montages beginning today.
About The Gracie Awards
The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which supports and promotes educational
programs, and scholarships to benefit the media, the public, and allied fields.
In addition to giving $20,000 a year away in scholarships to deserving female
students, the Foundation also produces the nationally acclaimed recognition
program – the Gracie Awards which honors exemplary programming created by, for,
and about women. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created
partnerships and joint initiatives with the Emma Bowen Foundation, the National
Association of Broadcasters (NAB), NCTA – The Cable and Telecommunications
Association and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the
mission of the Foundation. For more information about The Alliance for Women in
Media Foundation and the Gracie Awards please visitallwomeninmedia.org and follow on Twitter (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies),
Instagram (@allwomeninmedia) andFacebook.
45th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION
This week, The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 45th annual Gracie Awards. The list of honorees includes such esteemed honorees as Michelle Williams, Amy Poehler, Natasha Lyonne, Tamron Hall, Naomi Watts, Angela Yee, Norah O’Donnell, Niecy Nash, Stephanie Beatriz, and Soledad O’Brien, along with more than 100 of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media.
The Gracies
recognize exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio,
television, and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local and
student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. This
year’s honorees represent the substance and ethos of women’s storytelling and
journalism at its best. Their work during
this global state of affairs – full of innovation, courage and endurance –
serves as inspiration today for the journalists of tomorrow.
Some of the honorees have recorded special messages of thanks and appreciation:
Becky Brooks, Executive Director, The Alliance for Women in
Media Foundation stated, “Our leadership is proud to honor the best of the best
who embody the spirit and intention of the Alliance for Women in Media
Foundation’s Gracie Awards. We want to thank
those on the front lines telling the important stories still impacting our
world. It is our distinguished honor to recognize the reporters, hosts,
producers and media executives who are working to ensure the public is
informed. We know everyone in media has been impacted in some way, and we
continue to salute this outstanding list of honorees for their award-winning
passion, energy and perseverance.”
AWMF
extends a tremendous thank you to sponsors of the Gracies, who are committed to
supporting the future of women in media.
Along with Ziploc® Brand, the Diamond Sponsor of the 2020 Gracies Gala,
this year’s sponsors include Crown Media, CBS, CNN, Katz Media Group, NCTA –
The Internet and Television Association, Beasley Media Group and Cox Media
Group.
TV
NATIONAL HONOREES
60 Minutes: The Chibok Girls (60 Minutes)
CBS News
News Magazine
Abby McEnany (Work in Progress)
SHOWTIME
Actress in a Breakthrough Role
Alex Duda (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
NBCUniversal
Showrunner – Talk Show
Am I Next? Trans and Targeted
ABC NEWS Nightline
Hard News Feature
Angela Kang (The Walking Dead)
AMC
Showrunner- Scripted
Better Things
FX Networks
Comedy
BookTube
YouTube Originals
Non-Fiction Entertainment
Caroline Waterlow (Qualified)
ESPN Films
Producer- Documentary /Unscripted / Non-Fiction
Catherine Reitman (Workin’ Moms)
Wolf + Rabbit Entertainment (CBC/Netflix)
Actress in a Leading Role – Comedy or Musical
Catherine Reitman (Workin’ Moms)
Wolf + Rabbit Entertainment (CBC/Netflix)
Director – Comedy
Clarissa Ward (CNN International)
CNN International
Reporter/Correspondent
Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead)
AMC
Actress in a Leading Role – Drama
Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve)
BBC AMERICA
Actress in a Supporting Role – Drama
Francesca Gregorini (Killing Eve)
BBC AMERICA
Director – Scripted
Gender Discrimination in the FBI
NBC News Investigative Unit
Interview Feature
Grey’s Anatomy
ABC Studios
Drama- Grand Award
Izzie Pick Ibarra (THE MASKED SINGER)
FOX Broadcasting Company
Showrunner – Unscripted
Michelle Williams (Fosse/Verdon)
FX Networks
Actress in a Leading Role – Made for TV Movie or
Limited Series
Mission Unstoppable
Produced by Litton Entertainment
Family Series
MSNBC 2019 Democratic Debate (Atlanta)
MSNBC
Special or Variety – Breakthrough
Naomi Watts (The Loudest Voice)
SHOWTIME
Actress in a Supporting Role – Made for TV Movie or
Limited Series
Host – Morning Drive – Small Market [Radio – Local]
Rebekah Maroun (Bex) (Matty In The Morning)
iheartmedia
Producer – Commercial [Radio – Local]
Shannon Farren (Gary and Shannon Show)
iHeartMedia
Crisis Coverage/Breaking News [Radio – Local]
Shannon Farren (Gary and Shannon Show)
iHeartMedia
Talk Show [Radio – Local]
Starving for Perfection
WTOP-FM
Hard News Feature [Radio – Local]
RADIO
LOCAL STUDENT HONOREES
Brittany McGowan (Women Surfers Fundraise In Honor Of
Feamle Surfing Icon)
Radio Hofstra University – WRHU FM / WRHU.org
Host/Personality
Eli Finkelson (A League of Our Own – Single Moms Share
& Inspire)
Radio Hofstra University – WRHU FM / WRHU.org
Talk Show
Julia Presti (A League of Our Own – Fearless Female
Firefighters)
Radio Hofstra University – WRHU FM / WRHU.org
Public Affairs
Karina Gonzalez (KUNR Public Radio & Noticiero
Móvil)
University of Nevada, Reno
Interview Feature
Madison Bristowe (Cityscape:Back to the Garden,
Remembering Woodstock)
WFUV / Fordham University
Producer
Marian Mohamed (The barrier between us is breaking:
How politics brought my mom and me closer)
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
News Feature
INTERACTIVE
MEDIA STUDENT HONOREES
Eliot Schiaparelli (Around My Block)
WFUV / Fordham University
Original Online Programming
Kacie Candela (Prickly Politics: Women in the Room)
WFUV / Fordham University
Podcast
Celebration details for this year’s winners will be announced soon.
About The Gracie Awards
The Gracies Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for
Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women
in Radio & Television) which supports and promotes educational programs,
and scholarships to benefit the media, the public and allied fields. In
addition to giving $20,000 a year away in scholarships to deserving female
students, the Foundation also produces the nationally acclaimed recognition
program – the Gracie Awards which honors exemplary programming created by, for
and about women. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships
and joint initiatives with the Emma Bowen Foundation, the National Association
of Broadcasters (NAB), NCTA – The Cable and Telecommunications Association and
other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the
Foundation. For more information about The Alliance for Women in Media
Foundation and the Gracie Awards please visit allwomeninmedia.org and follow on
Twitter (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies), Instagram (@allwomeninmedia) and
Facebook.
The Alliance
for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has made the decision to postpone the 45th
Annual Gracie Awards Gala, scheduled for May 19th, due to recommendations from
public health officials surrounding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The safety of our honorees, staff and partners involved in the annual gala
remains top priority. The Gracies Gala will now take place on September 22,
2020 at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel.
“We are
grateful to the women and men who are keeping the public connected and informed
to stay healthy and safe during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic,” said
Becky Brooks, Executive Director of AWM. “In this unprecedented time, we must
come together as a community in media and as human beings. We are looking
forward to the day when we can once again convene to honor the brave reporters,
creators and the extraordinary programming in all mediums of news and
entertainment.”
The Gracie
Awards Gala honors outstanding individual achievement and programming by, for
and about women in national television, radio and interactive media. AWMF will contact this year’s entrants within
the next few weeks, followed by a public announcement of the winners.
AWMF extends
a tremendous thank you to sponsors of the Gracies Gala who are committed to
supporting the future of women in media.
Along with Ziploc® Brand, the Diamond Sponsor of the 2020 Gracies Gala,
this year’s sponsors include: Crown Media Family Networks; ViacomCBS; CNN; Katz
Media Group; NCTA – The Internet & Television Association; and, Beasley
Media Group and Cox Media Group, sponsors of the Gracies Luncheon.
The Alliance for Women in Media
(AWM) hosted the annual Gracies
Leadership Awards luncheon on Thursday, November 21 to a capacity crowd
at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Keynote speaker Elizabeth Smart eloquently gave an awe-inspiring address,
sharing her captivating story of overcoming the trauma of her 9-month abduction,
at the age of fourteen. Smart shared
with the audience, “I don’t think that you are made by what happens to you. I think you are made by the choices you make
after things happen to you.” She ended
the speech, saying, “As I move forward with my life, I am dedicated to
preventing what happened to me from happening to anyone else and continuing to
empower women, and girls of all ages, as much as I can.”
Six female leaders in media were
honored at the event, along with the Inaugural AWM Legacy Leadership recipient,
Chickie Bucco. Highlights from their
speeches include:
Mary Berner, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Cumulus Media, shared how she watched more and more females
rise to the top in the magazine industry but said there is still work to be
done in radio. Berner shared a quote by
Maya Angelou, saying, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you
know better, do better.” She continued
by saying, “At Cumulus, we know better, and we are working hard to do better.”
Weezie Kramer, Chief Operating Officer,
Entercom Communications, thanked those who have helped her along the way, and
said, “Looking back on moments in my career, the times that I was able to help
others find their super powers or help them achieve their ambitions, whatever
that ambition may be, those are the moments that give me the greatest joy.”
Rosemary Mercedes, Chief Communications
Officer, Univision Communications Inc., thanked her mother for teaching her how
to be strong, and proudly said, “It’s so easy to get caught up on headlines of
the day – the ‘Me Toos’ and the statistics, which are not as great as they
should be.But, when you expand
your view and think about the century and where we were in 1901 to where we are
today, it is such a wonderful time to be a woman. I know there’s work to be done, but it’s a
great time to be a woman today.”
Michelle Rice, General Manager, TV One,
shared that as a child, she had big dreams.
Rice continued her acceptance speech, saying, “So many times I have been
the first – the first woman, the first person of color, the first woman
of color. Maybe you have been the
first. Be fearless. Your fearlessness will ensure that you will
certainly not be the last.”
Michelle Vicary, EVP, Programming and
Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks, beamed as she told the crowd
how much she loves the work she does. Vicary
said, “In the last few years, our industry has undergone a seismic shift. Women are more empowered than ever before,
and this is in large part because other women stepped up and paved the
way. I have personally had so many
female mentors that have helped me along the way.”
Danyelle Wright, VP, Employment &
Labor Law and Chief Diversity Officer, The E.W. Scripps Company,began
her speech recalling her mother telling her from a young age that she should become
a lawyer. She shared, “One particular
word comes to mind when I think of why I do what I do – calling. My calling is to help people, to carry other
people’s burdens, to stand in the gap, resolve problems, take the hits, and
make things just a little better, even when it’s tough on me. That’s why I do what I do.”
Chickie Bucco, upon accepting the
Inaugural AWM Legacy Leadership Award, thanked her family, and said, “When I
started, it was really the Mad Men days.”
She continued, saying, “The people that I worked with and the people
that I worked for were wonderful to me.”
“This is a really important event because what it does is really our three pillars – it’s recognition, it’s education and it’s connection,” said Becky Brooks, executive director of AWM. She continued, “What a gift we have that our education is Elizabeth Smart as a keynote speaker.”
Sponsors of the event were Ford
Motor Company, CBS Corporation, Benztown, Cox Media Group, Crown Media Family
Networks, Cumulus Media, Discovery, Entercom Communications, Katz Media Group, NCTA
– The Internet & Television Association, Nielsen, TV One, Univision
Communications Inc. and vCreative.
About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in
Media connects, recognizes and inspires women across the media industry. AWM is
a diverse community – whether type of media, job or global location – that
facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established
in 1951 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the
longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in
media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women
in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought
leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.
The Alliance for Women in Media
(AWM) is pleased to announce Elizabeth
Smart, author, founder of the “Elizabeth Smart Foundation” and children’s
advocate, will serve as keynote at the Gracies Leadership Awards on Thursday,
Nov. 21, 2019, at The Plaza Hotel, New York City. The annual event provides an opportunity to
recognize and celebrate the significant impact women have made in the media
industry, while also spurring to action and emboldening female leaders in
attendance. The list of this year’s honorees
will be announced soon.
“The Alliance for Women in Media
has a strong history of supporting and celebrating women in media. I am honored to be a part of an event that
aims to inspire a new generation of trailblazers,” said Elizabeth Smart, past
Gracie winner and keynote speaker for the event.
Elizabeth Smart is best known for
her abduction in 2002 and has since become the founder of the “Elizabeth Smart
Foundation” and an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery
programs, and National legislation. She
is also the author of the New York Times best-selling book “My Story”, “You’re
Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment” and “Where There’s
Hope.”
“The Alliance for Women in Media is
proud to honor women for their extraordinary accomplishments,” said Becky
Brooks, executive director, AWM/F. “It is our honor to have Elizabeth Smart, a
past Gracie winner, as this year’s keynote speaker, as her address will surely
inspire and empower all in attendance.”
Tickets are available for AWM
members at a rate of $250 and for non-members at a rate of $350. A special
student rate of $100 is available for undergraduate students with proof of
enrollment. Students may also apply for a sponsored ticket made available
through the CBS
Fellowship.
For table sales with premium
seating or additional support opportunities, contact Alliance for Women in
Media Executive Director Becky Brooks at becky.brooks@allwomeninmedia.org.
About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media connects,
recognizes and inspires women across the media industry. AWM is a diverse
community – whether type of media, job or global location – that facilitates
industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1951 as
American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established
professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and
entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all
forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and
drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.
THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES 44th ANNUAL GRACIES LUNCHEON
Erin Moriarty Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award, 3rd Hour of TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones Hosted and Pop Artist Brynn Elliott Performed at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City
June 26, 2019 (New
York City) – The
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) presented the 44th Annual Gracie AwardsLuncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York
City on June 26. Host Sheinelle Jones, co-host of “3rd Hour
of TODAY” and co-anchor of NBC News’ “Weekend TODAY” led the
program alongside presenters Angela Yee from “The Breakfast
Club”; supermodel, TV personality and podcast
host Emme;Roula Christie of “The Roula and Ryan
Show” on KRBE; and Duarte Geraldino from Al Jazeera Digital and “PBS
NewsHour.” The Gracie Awards were presented to honorees which were previously
announced (full list of honorees here) in recognition of
individual achievement and outstanding programming by, for and about women in
local and student TV, radio and interactive media.
Highlights
from the show included:
AWMF Board Chair and Katz Radio Group President Christine Travaglini
opened the Luncheon. After welcoming the record-breaking crowd, she introduced
AWM Board Treasurer and Gracies Co-Chair Heather Cohen,
executive vice president of The Weiss Agency.
Lifetime Achievement Honoree Erin Moriarty, correspondent for “48 Hours”, was
presented her award by Susan
Zirinsky, president of CBS News, who
said, “She
has been producing impactful content for CBS News for three decades. Erin, you are a force of nature. I can think of no better honoree for this
Lifetime Achievement Award. Erin is
relentless, authentic, a great person and a damn good reporter. She represents
the very best of CBS News.” Erin
Moriarty, while accepting the award, said, “You hear Lifetime Achievement, and
I think a lot of us think of retirement and receiving it when you’re heading
out the door, but really I see that it takes a lifetime to make a
difference. Our 48 Hours team is making
an impact.”
Sheinelle Jones, co-host of the “3rd Hour of
TODAY”,
hosted the awards. When presenting the awards for outstanding work in
Local Market Television, Jones said, “It is my hope that I can inspire
and reassure you that – even when it doesn’t feel like it – our work is making
a difference.”
Pop Singer Brynn Elliott performed “Might Not
Like Me” along with her new single “Letter 2 a Girl.” Brynn said, “I have been blessed with a really strong
mother, and this has inspired me to write songs to empower women.”
Presenter Angela Yee, who won a National Gracie Award
for Outstanding Host/Personality this year, said, “I won a Gracie Award, and it was one of
the greatest honors. I am honored to be
here with such strong women and the men who support us.”
Presenter
Duarte Geraldino from Al Jazeera Digital said, “When I was first starting in the industry, I
was told, ‘You need to find a mentor. A
man who knows the ropes.’ I found some
men to look up to, but for the most part, my mentors have been women.”
The
National Gracie Award honorees were recognized at the Gracies Gala, May 21, at
The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Again, a full list of recipients may be
found on the Alliance for
Women in Media website.
About
the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and The Gracie Awards – The Alliance for Women
in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in
Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, and
scholarships to benefit the media, the public, and allied fields. The Alliance
for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint initiatives
with the Emma Bowen Foundation, NCTA, NAB and other organizations that are
philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. In addition to
giving $20,000 a year in scholarships to deserving female students, the
Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including
the Gracie Awards that exemplary honor programming created by, for and about
women.
Sponsors
of The Gracies Luncheon include: CBS, Beasley Media Group, Cox Media Group, Cumulus,
Discovery, Entercom, Hofstra University, iHeartMedia, Katz Media Group, Lerman
Senter, NAB, NBC, NCTA – the Internet & Television Association, Sinclair, SiriusXM,
TEGNA, Townsquare and vCreative.
For
more information about The Alliance for Women in Media, please visit:
allwomeninmedia.org and follow on Twitter, Instagram (@AllWomeninMedia) (#TheGracies), and Facebook.
2019 Gracie Awards Garner Record Number of Entries
February 14, 2019, New York City/Los Angeles – The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced that the 2019 call for entries for the annual Gracie Awards was the most successful in the program’s history.
The Gracies are the largest fundraising event by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AWM that supports educational programs, charitable activities and scholarships to benefit women in media. The milestone comes as AWM and its Foundation (AWM/F) announce their 2019 National Board of Directors. New to the AWM Board are Abby Greensfelder, co-founder & co-owner, Half Yard Productions, Brenda Hetrick, chief revenue officer, Matrix Solutions, and Katherine Wolfgang, head of public relations, CBC.
“The number and caliber of extraordinary programs and performances entered for the 2019 Gracie Awards is an unprecedented milestone for the AWM/F,” said AWM/F executive director Becky Brooks. “Gracies Judges – women and more men than ever before – include executives and talent from across every form of media. They have their work cut out for them in deciding the 2019 winners from this exceptional pool of nominees.”
“The role of the AWM and Foundation boards is to lead our organizations and industry as we recognize, connect and educate women in radio, television and interactive media,” stated Christine Travaglini, AWM/F board chair and president, Katz Radio Group. “We are thrilled to have these talented, accomplished women joining our leadership for the next two years.”
Keisha Sutton James, vice president, Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, will serve as incoming chair, Heather Cohen, executive vice president, The Weiss Agency, will serve as Treasurer. Josie Thomas, executive vice president, chief diversity and inclusion officer, CBS Corporation, will serve as treasurer-elect, while Sarah Foss, senior vice president, strategic initiatives, Freewheel Advertisers at FreeWheel will serve as immediate past chair.
The following individuals will serve as Directors at Large of AWM: Joyce Fitch, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.; Jinny Laderer, president, vCreative; Meg LaVigne, president of television, Litton Entertainment; Kelly DeLace Perdomo, vice president, content, sports, entertainment, and partnership marketing, SiriusXM; and Diane Schwartz, SVP and group publisher, Access Intelligence.
The following individuals will serve as Directors at Large of AWMF: Anne Cowan, senior vice president, communications and marketing, CTAM; Annie Howell, co-founder and managing partner, The Punch Point Group; Deborah Parenti, publisher, RadioInk, RBR and TVBR; Rob Stoddard, SVP program network policy, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association; and Kristen Welch, chief financial officer, Illustrative Mathematics.
The 44th Annual Gracie Awards Gala will take place May 21, 2019, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel, and the Gracie Awards Luncheon will be held June 26, 2019, in New York City at Cipriani 42nd Street.
The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, cable and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. Please visit http://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/ for more information about the Gracie Awards, and to apply to participate as a judge.
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About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media connects, recognizes and inspires women across the media industry. AWM is a diverse community – whether type of media, job or global location – that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1951 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.
About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: In 1960, the Alliance for Women in Media became the first professional broadcasting organization to establish an educational foundation. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. 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 Twitter and Facebook. For more information about the Gracie Awards and to submit your entries, please visit www.allwomeninmedia.org/gracies.
LEXINGTON, KY January 31, 2019 – The Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F) are pleased to announce that Jason Bailey, President, Sun Broadcast Group, will be continuing his longstanding support of AWM/F as an Honorary Trustee. Bailey is the founder and CEO of Sun Broadcast Group, a national radio sales and syndication company.
Bailey has been at the forefront of innovation in the national radio space for more than 25 years and has championed new products designed to reshape how radio is programmed, measured, bought and consumed. Bailey has been featured in numerous industry articles for his unique insight on the radio space, most recently on the cover of Radio Ink Magazine where he was named “Network Radio’s Next Big Star”.
“For the last several years, I’ve been honored to watch firsthand the amazing support the AWM lends to women across all media. The work that is done, the guidance provided, and the accolades given that are so wonderfully deserved are just the tip of the iceberg to what this incredible organization is all about,” said Bailey. “I am delighted and humbled to be welcomed back to serve as an Honorary Trustee through 2021. My hat is off to the leadership of AWM for the good they sow throughout media. And I urge anyone reading this to make today the day to get involved!”
Bailey started his broadcast career as the Morning Show Producer at WXLO-FM in Worcester at the age of 17. In 1994 he became the arena announcer for the AHL’s Worcester IceCats, a position he held for 10 years. In late 2000, Commonwealth Broadcasting recruited him to rebuild and program two radio stations in Worcester, including WORC-AM, the first station to play the Beatles. Throughout his radio career he was also privileged to serve as consultant in different capacities with companies such as Nextel, The NCAA, Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins.
Prior to founding Sun Broadcast Group, Jason launched a marketing firm that helped streamline the sales and advertising process of more than 35 luxury real estate projects across North and Central America. He became one of the pioneers of an innovative personalized marketing approach by developing software that created email, direct mail and website experiences personally tailored to each individual prospect. During his three years in the industry, Bailey helped his clients realize more than $2 Billion in sales.
“Honorary Trustees have the unique ability to advise and shape the Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation while publicly acknowledging the value of women in the media industry,” said Christine Travaglini, AWM/F Chair and President, Katz Radio Group. “Jason is a consummate leader, both at Sun Broadcast Group and in the radio industry and we value his ongoing support,” added Becky Brooks, AWM/F Executive Director.
The Honorary Trustee program at AWM/F offers senior executives the opportunity to engage and influence the strategy of AWM/F and its support of women in media. The HT program highlights ways to work together that are exclusive to Honorary Trustees and not available at any other partnership level through the Alliance for Women in Media or the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
Jason Bailey joins Catherine Frymark, Discovery Communications, and Mark Gray, Katz Radio Group, as an Honorary Trustee.
About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media connects, recognizes and inspires women across the media industry. AWM is a diverse community – whether type of media, job or global location – that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1951 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.
About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: In 1960, the Alliance for Women in Media became the first professional broadcasting organization to establish an educational foundation. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including the Gracie Awards®, a live gala that honors exemplary programming created by, for or about women. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, educational organization.
