LEGENDARY ICON CAROL BURNETT TO RECEIVE THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT 49TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS GALA ON MAY 21

Emmy Award-Winning Multi-platinum Artist,
Rachel Platten Set to Perform

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 16, 2024) – Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is thrilled to announce that Carol Burnett, a legendary figure in entertainment, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills. The Gracie Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman whose work in media honors the legacy of Gracie Allen, a pioneering force in the industry and the award’s namesake. Additionally, Emmy Award-winning artist, Rachel Platten, will be performing at the gala, adding to the evening’s celebration. A full list of this year’s winners can be found here.

“Carol Burnett is a true icon of television and entertainment, whose impact spans decades and resonates with audiences of all ages. Her groundbreaking work on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ set a standard for excellence in comedy and storytelling, earning her countless awards and accolades,” said Becky Brooks, president of the AWMF. “We are truly privileged to recognize her outstanding contributions to the industry and celebrate her remarkable career at the Gracie Awards Gala, where the talented Rachel Platten will also be inspiring us with a special performance with her unforgettable female anthems.”

Burnett, an award-winning actress and bestselling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work for her comedic and dramatic roles on television, film, and Broadway, most notably “The Carol Burnett Show.” Named in 2007 by TIME as one of 100 Best Television Shows of All Time, “The Carol Burnett Show” ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history. It was recently announced that NBC’s “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” will receive a Gracie Award for Special or Variety (TV, national).

As a highly acclaimed actress, she has been honored with Emmys, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, the Horatio Alger Award, an ACE Award, the Peabody, and a Grammy.  A Kennedy Center Honoree, the recipient of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom; was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The City of Los Angeles named the intersection of Highland Avenue and Selma directly adjacent to Hollywood High School, Burnett’s alma mater, Carol Burnett Square and CBS Studios dedicated “The Carol Burnett Artist Entrance” in her honor. Burnett was celebrated by her colleagues and fellow actors with the Life Achievement honors at the 2016 SAG Awards. In 2019, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association created The Carol Burnett Award which is an honorary Golden Globe to celebrate outstanding contributions to television on or off the screen. Burnett was the first recipient in its inauguration, followed by Ellen DeGeneres this year.

Currently, Carol is in a new series for Apple TV that premiered this past March 20th entitled, “Palm Royal.” The setting for the comedy is 1969 Palm Beach, Florida and its high society life of inclusion vs. exclusion. Carol plays the matriarch in that world. Cast includes Kristin Wiig, Allyson Janney, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas.

Platten catapulted to fame with her anthem “Fight Song,” a global sensation that has left an indelible mark on modern culture with over billions of streams. Beyond her chart-topping success, Rachel’s journey as a mother of two and a multifaceted artist continues to evolve, as she tours the world and prepares to release a new album in Fall 2024. Her first track, “Girls,” from her forthcoming album is already topping the charts.  With her upcoming release, Rachel aims to deepen her connection with audiences by exploring themes of honesty in her personal struggles, and the art of healing thru  her heartfelt songwriting.

The Gracie Awards Gala is fundamentally rooted in supporting AWMF’s charitable endeavors. As a non-profit organization, AWMF is committed to developing educational programs, charitable activities, and scholarship initiatives that directly benefit women in the media. Through these investments, AWMF remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate growth, empowerment, and leadership opportunities for women throughout the industry.

Henry Dry Goods confirmed to create custom Gracies Gift Bag with included gifts. More details to follow.

About The Gracie Awards

The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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 Internet & Television 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 us on X (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies), Instagram (@allwomeninmedia), Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Press Contacts:
The Samonte Group
Michael Samonte and Alyssa Kind (Furnari)
Michael@SamonteGroup.com; Alyssa@SamonteGroup.com

Rachel Platten:
Bobbie Gale
2bentertainment
bobbie@2bentertainment.net

ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION UNVEILS WINNERS OF THE 49TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS

LEADING FIGURES IN MEDIA INCLUDING MICHELLE OBAMA, GLENNON DOYLE, GAYLE KING, JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, NICOLE KIDMAN, ANGELA YEE, ANGÉLICA VALE, RACHEL BROSNAHAN, MARIA SHRIVER, AND THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW TO BE CELEBRATED AT PRESTIGIOUS EVENT ON MAY 21 IN LOS ANGELES

CANCER STRAIGHT TALK PODCAST FROM MSK TO RECEIVE THE GRAND AWARD

Local and Student Award Winners to be Honored at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18 in NYC

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 28, 2024) –Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF)—the nonprofit organization supporting women across all media segments—announced winners of the 49th Annual Gracie Awards. The Gracies celebrate outstanding achievements in media dedicated to women, by women, and about women across diverse platforms in news and entertainment. This year’s winners will be celebrated at AWMF’s annual gala on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in LA. Local and student award recipients will be honored at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18 at Cipriani’s in NYC.

This year’s content themes are centered on “Feminine Strength, both Large and Small,” highlighting impactful actions resonating on various scales, as exemplified in acclaimed productions like Yellowjackets, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and We Can Do Hard Things. Among the distinguished winners are influential figures such as Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, Gayle King, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nicole Kidman, Angela Yee, Rachel Brosnahan, Maria Shriver, The Kelly Clarkson Show, TODAY Show, and more. Inside the gala, powerful stories of triumph, civil rights activism, and cultural shifters are celebrated, embodying the spirit and courage of Gracie Allen, the namesake of these prestigious awards.

The prestigious Grand Award will be presented to the Cancer Straight Talk Podcast From MSK. While all Gracie Awards celebrate excellence, the Grand Award signifies a distinct level of achievement, acknowledging the extraordinary talent, dedication, and production involved in creating these exceptional pieces.

Becky Brooks, President of AWMF said, “As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we honor the remarkable women storytellers whose courage and resilience continue to inspire us. Their stories, strengths, and influence are actively shaping our present and future. The impact of women is undeniable, and we look forward to celebrating these powerful contributions and achievements at the upcoming Gracie Awards.”

The Gracie Awards, executive produced by Vicangelo Bulluck, will feature an illustrious lineup of presenters and performers, attracting some of the industry’s most prominent figures in media news and entertainment. The event promises to be an evening of celebration, inspiration, and empowerment as the industry unites to honor the exceptional contributions of women in media.

Sponsors of The Gracies include Hallmark Media, iHeart/Premiere, Katz Media Group, CNN, and NCTA: The Internet & Television Association.

Complete list of award recipients and honorable mentions, please visit https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/award-winners.

TELEVISION NATIONAL WINNERS

Adriane Adler (Tamron Hall)

Disney General Entertainment

Director – Talk Show

[TV – National]

Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Prime Video

Director – Comedy

[TV – National]

Battle Cry: Fighting Assault in the Military (ABC News Live)

ABC NEWS

Hard News Feature

[TV – National]

Bel Powley (A Small Light)

National Geographic

Actress in a Leading Role – Limited Series

[TV – National]

Bertha Gonzalez (Paso a Paso Docuseries)

Entravision

Non-English Individual Achievement – Producer

[TV – National]

Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney

MTV Documentary Films

Documentary – Historical

[TV – National]

Black Girl Missing

Lifetime

Made for Television Movie

[TV – National]

Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games

ESPN

Documentary – Sports

[TV – National]

Brutality of Hamas Attack at Israel Morgue

CNN

Hard News Feature

[TV – National]

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

NBC

Special or Variety

[TV – National]

Cristina Costantini (Science Fair: The Series)

National Geographic

Director – Documentary

[TV – National]

Dars

BBC World Service

Non-English Program – Family Series

[TV – National]

Deborah Roberts (20/20)

ABC NEWS

On-Air Talent – News Magazine

[TV – National]

Defying the Odds (CBS Sunday Morning)

CBS News Sunday Morning

Soft News Feature

[TV – National]

Dominique Fishback (Swarm)

Prime Video

Actress in a Breakthrough Role

[TV – National]

Esther Castillejo (ABC World News Tonight with David Muir)

ABC NEWS

Producer – News

[TV – National]

Gayle King (CBS Mornings)

CBS News

On-Air Talent – News

[TV – National]

Impact x Nightline (ABC News Studios)

ABC NEWS

News Magazine

[TV – National]

Joie Jacoby (Candace Parker: Unapologetic)

ESPN

Director – Sports

[TV – National]

Jomana Karadsheh

CNN

Reporter/Correspondent

[TV – National]

Liamani Segura (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)

Disney Branded Television

Actress in a Supporting Role – Comedy or Musical

[TV – National]

Liz Day (The New York Times Presents: How to Fix a Pageant)

FX

Executive Producer – Documentary Series

[TV – National]

Lourdes Hurtado (Latino Trans Youth and Their Fight for Healthcare)

Noticias Telemundo

Non-English Individual Achievement – On-Air Talent – News

[TV – National]

Mary McDonnell (The Fall of the House of Usher)

Netflix

Actress in a Supporting Role – Limited Series

[TV – National]

Esther Dere (The New York Times Presents: How to Fix a Pageant)

FX

Showrunner Nonfiction – Documentary

[TV – National]

Meet the NASA astronaut set to make history in space

NBC News NOW/Stay Tuned/TODAY

Interview Feature – News

[TV – National]

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Marvel)

Disney Branded Television

Family Series

[TV – National]

Murder in Big Horn

SHOWTIME

Documentary – Limited Series

[TV – National]

Nicole Kidman (Special Ops: Lioness)

Paramount+

Actress in a Supporting Role – Drama

[TV – National]

Nik Robinson (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

NBCUniversal Syndicated Studios

Writer Unscripted – Daytime Talk

[TV – National]

Nikole Hannah-Jones (The 1619 Project)

Hulu / Onyx Collective

On-Air Talent – Lifestyle

[TV – National]

Nkechi Okoro Carroll (All American: Homecoming)

Warner Bros. Television

Showrunner – Fiction

[TV – National]

Note to Self: Briana Scurry (CBS Mornings)

CBS News

Sports Feature

[TV – National]

Only Murders in the Building

Hulu

Comedy

[TV – National]

Paula Murphy: Undaunted

FOX Sports

Sports Program

[TV – National]

Phylicia Rashad (Heaven Down Here)

Hallmark Mystery (formerly Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)

Actress in a Supporting Role – Made for TV Movie

[TV – National]

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Shondaland and Netflix

Limited Series

[TV – National]

Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Prime Video

Actress in a Leading Role – Comedy or Musical

[TV – National]

Rebeca Landa (ESPN Deportes)

ESPN

Non-English Individual Achievement – On-Air Talent – Sports

[TV – National]

Run For Your Life (Bloomberg Investigates)

Bloomberg

Investigative Feature

[TV – National]

Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty)

HBO | Max

Director – Drama

[TV – National]

Salli Richardson-Whitfield (The Gilded Age)

HBO | Max

Producer – Entertainment

[TV – National]

Sasha Joelle Achilli (Inside the Iranian Uprising)

FRONTLINE (PBS)

Producer – Documentary

[TV – National]

SC Featured: Finding Their Voice

ESPN

Sports Feature

[TV – National]

Search For Safety: The Desperate Struggle to Survive in Gaza

NBC News Digital

Documentary – News/Investigative

[TV – National]

Shanola Hampton (Found)

NBC

Actress in a Leading Role – Drama

[TV – National]

Shin Daewe (Ayeyarwady Riverbank Erosion)

Radio Free Asia Burmese Service

Non-English Program – News

[TV – National]

Special Ops: Lioness

Paramount+

Drama

[TV – National]

Sydney Sweeney (REALITY)

HBO | Max

Actress in a Leading Role – Made for TV Movie

[TV – National]

Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi

Hulu

Non-Fiction Entertainment

[TV – National]

Teresa Hsiao (Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens)

Comedy Central

Showrunner Fiction – Comedy

[TV – National]

The Eternal Memory

MTV Documentary Films

Documentary

[TV – National]

The Kelly Clarkson Show

NBCUniversal Syndicated Studios

Talk Show – Entertainment

[TV – National]

The Last of the Wakhi Shepherdesses (BBC 100 Women)

BBC World Service

Non-English Program – Scripted Documentary

[TV – National]

The View talks with Justina Miles

ABC Television Network

Interview Feature – Entertainment

[TV – National]

Tina Satter (REALITY)

HBO | Max

Director – Made for TV Movie

[TV – National]

TODAY 

NBC News

News Program

[TV – National]

Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller

National Geographic

Documentary Series

[TV – National]

Trailblazing Women (GMA3)

ABC NEWS

News Feature Series

[TV – National]

Wendy Guevara (Wendy: Perdida pero famosa)

ViX

Non-English Individual Achievement – On-Air Talent – Entertainment

[TV – National]

Yellowjackets

SHOWTIME

Ensemble Cast

[TV – National]

Zakiya Dalila Harris and Rashida Jones (The Other Black Girl)

Hulu / Onyx Collective

Writer Scripted

[TV – National]

Zuria Vega (Las Pelotaris 1926)

ViX

Non-English Individual Achievement – Actress

[TV – National]

RADIO NATIONAL WINNERS

Foreign Crisis Coverage

ABC News Radio

Crisis Coverage/Breaking News

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Allison Keyes (CBS News Weekend Roundup)

CBS News Radio

Host – Weekend News

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Angela Yee (Way Up with Angela Yee)

iHeartMedia/Premiere Networks

Host – Midday

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Black, Autistic and Safe

iHeartMedia

News Feature

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Elaina D. Smith (Nights with Elaina)

Westwood One

Host – Night

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Ellen K (Ellen K Weekend Show)

iHeartMedia

Host – Weekend

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Jill on Money

CBS News Radio

Talk Show

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Katrina B (Nessa On Air)

Superadio Network, LLC

Producer – Entertainment

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Kristen Farrah (Radio Health Journal)

American Urban Radio Networks

Producer – Talk

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Mayra Berenice (Mayra Berenice en Vivo)

Entravision Communications

Non-English Individual Achievement

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Medha Gandhi (Elvis Duran in the Morning)

iHeartMedia

Co-host

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Michelle Franzen (ABC News Radio)

ABC NEWS

Outstanding News Anchor

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Mornings with Zerlina: 50 Years of Ms. Magazine & the Ms. Foundation

SiriusXM

Feature/Special

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Punkie Johnson with Emily Sumlin (She’s So Proud)

SiriusXM

Interview Feature

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]

Battle of Bamber Bridge

NPR

Public Affairs

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

Historic UAW Strike of 2023

NPR

Crisis Coverage/Breaking News

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

‘I ain’t found it yet.’ No Line this Mother Won’t Cross to Save Addicted Daughter

WBUR and NPR

News Feature

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

Katia Riddle (All Things Considered/Morning Edition: Reproductive Rights Coverage)

NPR

Reporter/Correspondent

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

Nancy Farghalli (Marketplace)

Marketplace – American Public Media

Producer

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

Nora Young (Spark)

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Host

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

On the Ground in Iran (All Things Considered)

NPR

Series

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

One Couple’s Fight to Cure ALS (All Things Considered)

NPR

Interview Feature

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

Sugar Land

The Texas Newsroom

Investigative Feature

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

The Road to Boito

Snap Judgment & KQED

Documentary

[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]

DIGITAL MEDIA NATIONAL WINNERS

52 Documentary: 22 Episodes of Inspiring Women’s Journeys

VOA (Voice of America)

Original Online Programming – Video Series

[DM – National]

Adriana Cargill (Sandcastles)

Wave Maker Media

Podcast – Producer

[DM – National]

Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For

Audible

Podcast – Scripted

[DM – National]

Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat (Crime Junkie)

audiochuck

Podcast Co-host/Ensemble – Investigative

[DM – National]

Baby, This is Keke Palmer

Wondery

Podcast – Lifestyle

[DM – National]

BBC 100 Women Climate Change

BBC World Service

Website – News

[DM – National]

Cancer Straight Talk from MSK

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

GRAND AWARD Podcast – Educational

[DM – National]

Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

Wondery

Podcast – Investigative

[DM – National]

Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle (We Can Do Hard Things)

Audacy Podcasts

Podcast Co-host/Ensemble – Lifestyle

[DM – National]

Heather Ricks (No More Ink)

MTV Entertainment Studios

Online Producer – Entertainment

[DM – National]

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

Lemonada Media

Podcast Host – Entertainment

[DM – National]

Kayna Whitworth (The King Road Killings, ABC Podcasts)

ABC NEWS

Podcast Host – News

[DM – National]

Ladan Anoushfar (As Equals)

CNN

Online Producer – News

[DM – National]

Maria Shriver (Conversations Above the Noise with Maria)

Shriver Media

Online Video Host / Correspondent / Actress

[DM – National]

Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast

Audible and Higher Ground

Podcast – Entertainment

[DM – National]

Netflix Queue

Netflix

Website – Information/Entertainment

[DM – National]

Punkie Johnson and Dicey (Love Thang with Punkie Johnson)

Hartbeat, SiriusXM

Podcast Co-host/Ensemble – Entertainment

[DM – National]

Reporter’s Notebook: My Ancestor Taught in Federal Indian Boarding Schools

VOA (Voice of America)

Blog / Vlog

[DM – National]

ROS Presents: Counterattack

Religion of Sports and PRX

Podcast – Sports

[DM – National]

Safer, Smarter Kids Presents: Think, Feel, Act (TFA)

Lauren’s Kids Foundation

Original Online Programming – Standalone Video

[DM – National]

Small Actions, Big Hearts with Plaza Sésamo

Sesame Workshop

Non-English Program

[DM – National]

This American Life and Slate’s What Next

This American Life and Slate

Original Online Programming – News/Documentary

[DM – National]

TELEVISION LOCAL WINNERS

27 Strong

WISH TV

Sports Feature

[TV – Local]

A Hero’s Heart

WSMV-TV

Soft News Feature

[TV – Local]

Ann Benjamin (ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists)

The WNET Group’s ALL ARTS

Director

[TV – Local]

Channel 2 Action News at 4pm

Cox Media Group – WSB TV

News Program

[TV – Local]

Dalia Ramirez (Paso a Paso Docuseries)

Entravision

Non-English Individual Achievement

[TV – Local]

Del Paso Heights: Cracking An Epidemic

KCRA 3 News

GRAND AWARD – Documentary

[TV – Local]

Emily Turner (Emily Turner Holds the Powerful Accountable)

Action News Jax

On-Air Talent – Investigative

[TV – Local]

Erica Young (Journey School)

KPRC-TV

Producer – Scripted

[TV – Local]

Jessica Miller (“Health, Hope & Healing: The Loneliness Epidemic”)

WKYC / TEGNA

Producer – Edited

[TV – Local]

Made in Connecticut with Rebecca Surran

News 12 Connecticut

Interview Feature

[TV – Local]

Price of Care: State Agency Neglects Those it Promised to Protect

ABC10

Investigative Feature

[TV – Local]

Romi Bean

CBS News Colorado

On-Air Talent – Sports

[TV – Local]

STAGE

Twin Cities PBS

Series

[TV – Local]

The 5:33- Legacy of the LIRR Massacre

WCBS-TV

Documentary

[TV – Local]

The Border Crossed Us

CBS News Colorado

News Magazine

[TV – Local]

Uprooted

Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO and ProPublica

Investigative Feature

[TV – Local]

What Happens When You Lose Your Home at 72?

GBH News

Hard News Feature

[TV – Local]

RADIO LOCAL WINNERS

Amanda Orlando (The WARM Morning Show with Amanda Orlando)

CUMULUS MEDIA BROADCASTING

Host Morning Drive – Medium Market

[Radio – Local]

Rita Cosby with Andrew Cuomo (The Rita Cosby Show)

77 WABC Radio

Interview Feature

[Radio – Local]

Angélica Vale (La Vale Show con Angélica Vale)

Cali 93.9 FM, Meruelo Media

Non-English Individual Achievement

[Radio – Local

Audrey Rose (Audrey Rose Show, 104.1 KRBE)

CUMULUS MEDIA BROADCASTING

Host Non-Morning Drive (Music DJ/Personality) Major Market

[Radio – Local]

Christina Musson (KMJ’s Broeske & Musson)

Cumulus Radio

Co-host (Talk/Personality) Small/Medium Market

[Radio – Local]

Cindy Adams (The Cindy Adams Show)

77 WABC Radio

Host Non-Morning Drive Weekend (Talk/Personality) Large/Major Market

[Radio – Local]

Cody Robinson (Pat, Tom, & Cody on KNCI)

Bonneville International

Co-host (Talk/Personality) Large/Major Market

[Radio – Local]

Erica DeLong (The Erica Show WDCG G105)

iHeartMedia

Host Non-Morning Drive  (Talk/Personality) Small/Medium Market

[Radio – Local]

Facing Fentanyl

KIRO Newsradio

Hard News Feature

[Radio – Local]

Good Guoyue in Taipei

Taipei Broadcasting Station

Non-English Program

[Radio – Local]

Holly O’Connor (Miguel & Holly Show)

iHeartMedia

Co-host (Music DJ/ Personality) Medium Market

[Radio – Local]

Jason & Alexis in the Morning

Hubbard Broadcasting/myTalk 107.1

Talk Show

[Radio – Local]

Kat (Andy and Kat Majic 95.1)

Sarkes Tarzian Inc.

Co-host (Music DJ/ Personality) Small Market

[Radio – Local]

Kat Walters (The Working Stiff Show with Kat Walters)

Saga Broadcasting

Host Non-Morning Drive (Music DJ/Personality) Small Market

[Radio – Local]

KeKe Hampton (The Fred Show 103.5 KISS FM)

iHeartMedia Chicago

Co-host (Music DJ/Personality) Large/Major Market

[Radio – Local]

Krista Hatcher Uelmen (Middays Krista Hatcher)

Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Host Non-Morning Drive (Music DJ/Personality) Medium Market

[Radio – Local]

Lisa Dent

WGN Radio

Host Non-Morning Drive (Talk/Personality) Large/Major Market

[Radio – Local]

Lisa Tschernkowitsch (Newsline with Brigitte Quinn)

WCBS 880 News Audacy New York

Producer

[Radio – Local]

Michelle Heart (Michelle in the Morning)

Townsquare Media

Host Morning Drive – Small Market

[Radio – Local]

Mourning for Maui

Audacy/KCBS Radio San Francisco

Crisis Coverage/Breaking News

[Radio – Local]

Philadelphia Focus

Beasley Broadcast Group Philadelphia

Public Affairs

[Radio – Local]

Sabrina Cupit (WSB 95.5)

Cox Media Group

Outstanding News Anchor/Reporter/Correspondent

[Radio – Local]

“Spirit of the I.E.”

KFRG 95.1 (Audacy Riverside)

Public Affairs – Series

[Radio – Local]

Tarsha Jones (Jonesy in the Morning)

WXBK-FM 94-7 the Block, New York City

Host Morning Drive- Major Market

[Radio – Local]

The Hub of Hope: Transforming Lives at Kent-Meridian High

KIRO Newsradio

Soft News Feature

[Radio – Local]

A Year Since Club Q

Colorado Public Radio

News Feature

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Angie Perrin (What Vicki Lawrence Learned from Carol Burnett about Acting)

KCRW

Producer

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Annie Fisher’s Beaten Biscuit Empire

KCUR 89.3 and Gravy Podcast

Portrait/Biography

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Chion Wolf (Audacious with Chion Wolf)

Connecticut Public (WNPR)

Host/Anchor

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Disrupted with Khalilah Brown-Dean

Connecticut Public (WNPR)

Talk Show

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Fractured

WFAE 90.7 FM and PBS’ Frontline

Series

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Kansas City’s First Pride Parade (A People’s History of Kansas City)

KCUR 89.3

Interview Feature

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Kassidy Arena

KBIA

Reporter/Correspondent

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Ohio After Roe

Ideastream Public Media

Documentary

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Evading the Texas Abortion Ban

Texas Public Radio

Feature/Special

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

Walker Grand Jury

Ideastream Public Media

Crisis Coverage/Breaking News

[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]

TELEVISION STUDENT WINNERS

Bridge Day (WVU Mountaineer Playbook)

West Virginia University Reed College of Media

Soft News Feature

[TV – Student]

BYU students, organizations work to teach school community about consent (Universe Live)

Brigham Young University School of Communications Universe Live

Hard News Feature

[TV – Student]

Grace Velez (Inside Swoop Scoop-Inside Swoop in 90-CommConnectTV)

The University of North Florida

On-Air Talent

[TV – Student]

Hofstra Today

Hofstra Entertainment Access Television (HEAT) Network

News Magazine

[TV – Student]

Hope for Lahaina: Witnesses of the Maui Wildfires

Brigham Young University School of Communications Universe Live

Documentary

[TV – Student]

Jillian Kane (The Herbies)

Hofstra University

Director

[TV – Student]

Makenna Leisifer (WVU News)

West Virginia University Reed College of Media

Producer

[TV – Student]

Isabella LoBue with Sarah Pierre (Sports Beat)

Hofstra University

Interview Feature

[TV – Student]

Universe Live (Maui Recovery)

Brigham Young University School of Communications Universe Live

News Program

[TV – Student]

WVU News

West Virginia University Reed College of Media

News Program

[TV – Student]

RADIO STUDENT WINNERS

Very few disc golfers are women with Halle Jackson

KBIA

Interview Feature – Sports

[Radio – Student]

Ashley Blum (WRHU – A League of Our Own)

WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University

Producer

[Radio – Student]

Changes are coming to Seattle Public Schools’ sex education courses

KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media

News Feature

[Radio – Student]

Megan Steckler (A Community Affair)

Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM

Host/Personality

[Radio – Student]

Moving Forward with Durham’s Guaranteed Income (WUNC Youth Reporting Institute)

North Carolina Public Radio WUNC

Public Affairs

[Radio – Student]

Naloxone Aids Harm Reduction Amid Opioid Epidemic

KBIA

Crisis Coverage/Breaking News

[Radio – Student]

Sheetal Sheeth with Fatima Moien (WRHU)

WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University

Interview Feature

[Radio – Student]

WRHU Broadway Broadcast

WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University

Talk Show

[Radio – Student]

DIGITAL MEDIA STUDENT WINNERS

Exposure Therapy

Youth on Record

Podcast

[DM – Student]

Kalyn Riley Epps (Bridging the (Nature) Gap)

Stanford University

Online Producer

[DM – Student]

Natalie Dunlap (Above the Fold: All Eyes on Women’s Basketball)

The Daily Iowan

Podcast Host

[DM – Student]

TONED

Xavier University of Louisiana

Original Online Programming

[DM – Student]

About The Gracie Awards
The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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 Internet & Television 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 us on X (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies), Instagram (@allwomeninmedia), Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Extends Deadline for 2024 Gracie Award Entries

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce that the deadline to submit entries for the 49^th Annual Gracie Awards has been extended through January 25, 2024 (11:59 pm ET). The regular deadline, with no additional fee, is January 18, 2024 (11:59 pm ET). The Gracie Awards, presented by AWMF, has recognized programming and individual achievement by women across all media for nearly five decades.  Submissions from television, streaming, radio, audio, and digital media are encouraged. A full list of the categories, including new categories for 2024 can be found here.

“It has undoubtedly been a unique year in our industry, and the dedication to continue producing outstanding content by, for, and about women is something to be celebrated,” Top of Formsays Becky Brooks, AWMF president.

The Gracie Awards are also honored to have the leadership of Ms. Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency; Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer, Hallmark Media; and Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting as Gracies Co-Chairs and Mr. Vicangelo Bulluck serving as Executive Producer.

The Gracie Awards Gala will be May 21 at the iconic Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire hotel and the Gracie Awards Luncheon will be held on June 18 at Cipriani 42^nd Street, New York.

The 2024 Gracie Awards entry eligibility air dates are from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Entry details, including pricing and updated categories, can be viewed at https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/call-for-entries/.

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About The Gracie Awards

The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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 Internet & Television 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 X (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies), Instagram (@allwomeninmedia) and Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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49th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES ANNOUNCED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION

October 12, 2023 – The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), is proud to open the call for entries for the 49^th Annual Gracie Awards.

“For nearly five decades, The Gracie Awards have illuminated the trailblazing work of women in media and stand as a tribute to exceptional content produced by, for, and about women and we look forward to celebrating and honoring those who continue to shape the landscape of news and entertainment,” affirms Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “As our primary annual fundraising event, the Gracies empower the Foundation to fulfill its mission of advancing women in media through scholarships and programming.

The 49th Annual Gracie Awards will once again shine a spotlight on exceptional talent across various media categories, including radio, television, streaming, and podcasting, from creatives, including writers, broadcast journalists and actors, to technical categories, including producers, directors and showrunners. Entries are invited from media professionals, networks, and organizations, showcasing their dedication to advancing the portrayal and representation of women’s voices in media content.

Once again taking on the roles of co-chairs for the 2024 Gracie Awards are Heather Cohen, Executive Vice President at The Weiss Agency, Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer at Hallmark Media, and Mike McVay, President of McVay Media Consulting. Vicangelo Bulluck, an Emmy Award-winning industry veteran with extensive experience in awards production, has been at the helm of the Gracie Awards since 2016 and will continue to serve as the producer for the 2024 Gracie Awards.

Key Information for Submissions:

• Eligibility Air Dates Period: January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
• Early Bird Submission Deadline: December 14, 2023
• Deadline for All Entries: January 18, 2024
• Submission Guidelines including updated Categories and Entry Forms: https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/call-for-entries/. 

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 Alliance for Women in Media Foundation 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, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For more information about the Gracie Awards and to submit your entries, please visit www.allwomeninmedia.org/gracies.

About The Gracie Awards

The Gracies Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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.

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Women in Media Honored at the 48th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon, Celebrating Remarkable Achievements and Powerful Storytelling

Elizabeth Vargas of NewsNation Hosted
and Curb Records Recording Artist Harper Grace Performed
at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York City

PHOTOS AND CLIPS: CLICK HERE *Credit: Getty Images for AWM (Alliance for Women in Media Foundation)

June 20, 2023 (New York City) – The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) presented the 48^th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York City on June 20. Host Elizabeth Vargas, anchor of “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” on NewsNation, led the program alongside presenters Judi Franco, Co-host #1 rated “Dennis & Judi” midday show on Townsquare’s New Jersey 101.5; Sara Haines, Co-Host, ABC’s The View; Maxwell of Z100 in New York hosting “The Maxwell & Crystal Show” an iHeartMedia station; Shima Oliaee, CEO and founder ofShirazad Productions; andBrigitte Quinn, creator, host and Managing Editor of Audacy affiliate Newsline on NYC’s WCBS 880.

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 television, radio and digital media.

Highlights from the show included:

• AWMF Board Chair and Chief Communications Officer, Hallmark Media, Annie Howell opened the Luncheon by acknowledging “The east coast stop of the bi-coastal awards, is what many people call the heart of the Gracies. It is the celebration of local and student winners and honoring those telling stories that impact each of us in our communities.”
• Host, Elizabeth Vargas, of NewsNation, said: “We all know, the connection to our local communities happens through local television and radio…breaking news, keeping us informed, uplifting moments and understanding how we are all interconnected happens with those of you in this room… appreciate the storytellers in your life, at the local level and nationally.”
• Presenter, Judi Franco, Co-host of “Dennis and Judi” on Townsquare’s New Jersey 101.5,acknowledged that “Even though the media industry has changed so much, radio is still a living, breathing, invincible force that will always just ….be there for us.”
• Gracies Co-Chair, President McVay Media Consulting, introduced Curb Records recording artist and singer/songwriter Harper Grace. McVay described Grace as having “picked herself up after being jeered on a national television following her brave performance of the National Anthem at a sporting event…she’s an American Idol alum and written a song that will be an anthem for every person who needs encouragement.”  Grace performed “Sparkle” and “Oh Say Can You See.”
• ABC’s The View, referenced the AWM Foundation filling an important need in the industry to give scholarships and offering programming focused on women in the industry and noted surprising Fatima Moien with her Gracie Award and scholarship live on The View in March.
• Presenter, Shima Oliaee, CEO and founder of Shirazad Productions said: “Coming up as a young woman in the entertainment and media world, I was required to write and produce and stay behind the scenes. What I came to learn over time is that it is crucial to have women seen and heard and listened to, especially in media.”
• Presenter, Brigitte Quinn, creator, host and Managing Editor of Audacy affiliate Newsline on NYC’s WCBS 880, said: “Public radio programming or non-commercial local radio programming shares a mission to inform, increase understanding of the world, enrich the experience of everyday life and inspire…I can certainly appreciate the important work these honorees are doing!”
• Presenter, Maxwell, of the world famous Z100 in New Yorkhosting “The Maxwell & Crystal Show”, said: “I appreciate an organization that celebrates brilliant women in media as we all know they are making the world go round.”

The National Gracie Award honorees were recognized at the Gracies Gala, May 23, 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 Gracie Awards

The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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 Internet & Television 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), Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Sponsors of the Gracies Luncheon include ABC, Audacy, Bonneville, Beasley Media Group, Graham Media Group, Katz Media Group, NCTA-The Internet and Television Association

Fishers Finery, Futuri, Gray Television, Hofstra University, iHeartMedia, News 12, TEGNA, and Townsquare Media, Inc.

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ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ELIZABETH VARGAS AS HOST FOR 48TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS LUNCHEON

Musical Talent, Curb Recording Artist, Harper Grace to Perform
June 20 at Cipriani 42^nd Street

June 13, 2023 (New York, N.Y.) – The leadership of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announces that award-winning television journalist Elizabeth Vargas, host and anchor of  “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” on NewsNation, will host the 48^th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon set for June 20 at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York City.

The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary content created by, for and about women in all facets of media and entertainment.

“The theme of the 48^th Annual Gracie Awards is Storytelling, and Elizabeth Vargas is the consummate storyteller. She is a veteran in our industry and her authenticity and focus on journalistic excellence make her the perfect fit to help us recognize the local and student winners at this year’s luncheon,” said Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

Elizabeth Vargas has covered breaking news and reported on in-depth investigations and stories for decades. Her 15 plus years as host of ABC’s 20/20, serving as Co-Anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight, a frequent host of “Good Morning America” and her work on A&E Investigates, has earned her the trusted reputation and top source for news world-wide. Vargas’ memoir, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, released in 2016, landed on the New York Times bestseller list for weeks and won numerous awards. Vargas is a member of the board of directors for the non-profit Partnership to End Addiction and hosts “Heart of the Matter,” a podcast focused on addiction, recovery, and the stigma so many face in their effort to heal.

Performing at the Luncheon will be Curb Records recording artist, Harper Grace. The rising Country star’s initial experience in the spotlight came at just 11 years old when her first public performance of The National Anthem didn’t go as planned, eliciting widespread criticism from an array of online observers and media outlets. Seven years later, the “American Idol” alum redeemed herself by returning to the same stadium and nailing a version of the patriotic song. Now residing in Nashville and currently traveling around the U.S. sharing her anti-bullying message and singing The National Anthem at multiple high-profile venues. Harper also released brand new music in 2023, including two newly-available songs, “Sparkle” on 3/17/23, and “Oh Say Can You See,” an autobiographical track she penned for her 11-year-old self, on 5/19/23.

Presenters at the Gracie Awards Luncheon will include Judi Franco, Co-host #1 rated “Dennis & Judi” midday show on Townsquare’s New Jersey 101.5; Sara Haines, Co-Host, ABC’s The View; Maxwell of the world famous Z100 in New York hosting “The Maxwell & Crystal Show” an iHeartMedia station; Shima Oliaee, CEO and founder of Shirazad Productions; and Brigitte Quinn, creator, host and Managing Editor of Audacy affiliate Newsline on NYC’s WCBS 880.

Sponsors of the Gracies Luncheon include ABC, Audacy, Bonneville, Beasley Media Group, Graham Media Group, Katz Media Group, NCTA-The Internet and Television Association, Fishers Finery, Futuri, Gray Television, Hofstra University, iHeartMedia, News 12, TEGNA, and Townsquare Media, Inc.

The National Gracie Award honorees were recognized at the Gracies Gala, May 23, at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. A full list of recipients may be found on the Alliance for Women in Media website. For more information about the 2023 Gracies Luncheon or to secure tickets, please visit HERE.

About The Gracie Awards

The Gracies Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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.

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Women in Media Honored at the 48th Annual Gracie Awards, Celebrating Remarkable Achievements and Powerful Storytelling

Marlo Thomas Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Presenters and attendees included Atsuko Okatsuka, Jodi Balfour, Bishop Briggs, Rachel Lindsay, Keltie Knight, Rose McIver, Kerri Kasem, Ellen K, and Harriet Dyer

Diane Warren and Shayna Zaid Delivered Breathtaking Performance

Los Angeles, CA. (May 23, 2023) – The 48th Annual Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), illuminated the night with an extraordinary celebration of women in media held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The evening honored the exceptional talent that have left an indelible mark on the industry, inspiring audiences, and revolutionizing storytelling.

Inside the gala, a powerful atmosphere prevailed, showcasing stories of triumph, civil rights activists, and women who are actively shifting culture through their narratives. The winners of this year’s Gracie Awards embody the spirit and courage exemplified by Gracie Allen, and they serve as a reminder of the invaluable contributions women make in shaping our media landscape.

Marlo Thomas, renowned for her groundbreaking role as television’s first independent single woman in “That Girl” and revered as a Founding Mother of the Ms. Foundation for Women, was honored with the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. Tony Thomas, brother of Marlo and an Academy Award nominated television and film producer, presented the award to her.

Additional presenters and attendees included influential figures such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Jodi Balfour, Bishop Briggs, Keltie Knight, Kerri Kasem, Ellen K, Hallie Sahar, Harriet Dyer, Julie Carmen, Lily Moore, Rose McIver, Terri J. Vaughn, Chelsea Gilligan, Sharon Carpenter, and Medalion Rahimi. A special musical performance by 14-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren and Shayna Zaid, enthralled the audience, reminding everyone of the power of music in storytelling. EXTRA’s correspondent, Rachel Lindsay, served as the Gracie Awards social media ambassador, and the ceremony was executive produced by Vicangelo Bulluck.

This year’s Gracies Awards also shined a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women directors and writers. Their talent and dedication were celebrated, emphasizing the critical roles they play in shaping the cultural landscape through their storytelling.

NOTABLE MOMENTS

• Marlo Thomas during her lifetime award acceptance speech said: “All of these memories are nutrition for the soul. And events like this one created by women and recognizing women are our nutrition. You see examples of others who are finding their voices. We hear their dreams  and share their stories. They give us life.They give us enthusiasm that we can continue to make new dreams.”
• Miranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady), winner of the Writer Scripted – Drama category, said: “I stand here in solidarity with my fellow writers as we fight for fair treatment and compensation and the simple recognition that the soul of a writer cannot be replaced with Artificial Intelligence. As writers, our goal is to enlighten and inspire, to reach hearts and minds, to build compassion and understanding, and to effect change for the betterment of humanity.”
• Presenter Rachel Lindsay introduced the women directors moment with a powerful tribute, recognizing their vital role in shaping on-screen stories following an unprecedented number of submissions saying, “An interesting fact, most people don’t know that women directors were vital to the beginning of cinematic storytelling. But when movies became big business in the 1920’s, the male dominated studio system created monopolies that pushed out female and minority led independent film companies.”
• Michelle Miller (48 Hours: “Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop”), News Magazine [TV – National] category, said: “I want you to know I’m not old enough to remember Gracie Allen, but I am old enough to remember  her husband, George Burns. I remember him telling stories of this incredible woman, his late wife, adoring stories, but also kind of mischievous ones. And I thought she’s been dead 20 years, and yet he still talks about her like she’s here in this moment. She had to be one heck of a fine lady. One heck of a fine lady. One heck of an extraordinary lady…”

At its core, the Gracie Awards Gala supports AWMF’s charitable efforts. As a non-profit organization, AWMF is dedicated to creating educational programs, charitable activities, and scholarship initiatives that benefit women in the media. By investing in these initiatives, AWMF continues to foster growth, empowerment, and leadership opportunities for women across the industry.

Below, please find links to access house footage, which includes b-roll of arrivals; interviews with honorees and presenters; clips from the ceremony; and more.

Video Credit – Getty Images Video

Photo Credit – Getty on behalf of The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation

Sponsors of The Gracies include Hallmark Media, American Urban Radio Network, Bloomberg, CBS News, CNN, Disney, ESPN, Fox Sports, Katz Media Group, NBCUniversal News Group, NCTA: The Internet & Television Association, Peacock, Premiere Networks, Apple Music, Fishers Finery, and Romano Law.

To view a complete list of award recipients and honorable mentions, visit allwomeninmedia.org. The local and student award-winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 20 at Cipriani in NYC.

About The Gracie Awards

The Gracies Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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.

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ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION TO HONOR MARLO THOMAS, TELEVISION’S FIRST DEPICTION OF AN INDEPENDENT SINGLE WOMAN, AND FOUNDING MOTHER OF THE MS. FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AT 48TH ANNIVERSARY GRACIE AWARDS ON MAY 23

IN FRONT & BEHIND THE CAMERA WINNERS WILL COME TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE THEIR SHARED ACHIEVEMENTS; SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY SOFIA CARSON AND DIANE WARREN; PRESENTERS INCLUDE MARIA SHRIVER, JODI BALFOUR, CAMILLA LUDDINGTON, AND MORE

WHAT: 

The Alliance for Women in Media will honor Marlo Thomas with the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award at the 48th Anniversary Gracie Awards, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the industry. The evening will support AWMF’s educational programs, charitable activities, public service initiatives, and scholarships benefiting women in media and will include a special performance by Sofia Carson and Diane Warren. Presenters include 2023 Gracie winner Maria Shriver, Jodi Balfour, Camilla Luddington, and Rachel Lindsay among many others.

WHEN:

The 48th annual Gracie Awards program will take place on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Red carpet: 4:30p.m.to 5:30p.m.
Show Begins: 6:00p.m.

WHO:

• Marlo Thomas, Lifetime Achievement Award honoree
• Sofia Carson will be joined by Diane Warren for a special performance
• Maria Shriver, Journalist and Activist and 48^th Annual Gracie Winner
• Jodi Balfour, Ted Lasso
• Camilla Luddington, Grey’s Anatomy
• Rachel Lindsay, Correspondent on EXTRA, Bachelorette, Gracies Social Media Ambassador
• Atsuko Okatsuka, Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder, Special or Variety
• Keltie Knight, Host, Superfan
• Lily Moore, Singer and Activist
• Rose McIver, Actress
• Harriet Dyer, Actress
• Ashley Cooke, Singer
• Lily Mae Harrington, Single Drunk Female; Singer
• Kerri Kasem, Radio Host
• Ellen K, Radio Host

HONOREES IN SHOW:

• Maria Shriver, I’ve Been Thinking by Maria Shriver + Sunday Paper, Blog & Website News
• Krista Vernoff, Grey’s Anatomy, Showrunner Fiction – Drama
• Danielle Monaro, Elvis Duran in the Morning Show, Co-Host Nationally Syndicated Radio
• Linsey Davis, ABC News Live: Prime with Linsey Davis, News Program
• Kelleigh Bannen, The Kelleigh Bannen Show, Host/Personality – Streaming Syndicated Radio
• Adreanna Rodriguez, Roe Was Never Enough, Original Online Programming – Standalone Audio
• Ellie Monohan (Daughter of Katie Couric), Next Question with Katie Couric (Behind the scenes of Katie’s cancer diagnosis and treatment), Podcast – Educational
• Shima Oliaee, Pink Card, Podcast Producer – Sports
• Gail O’Grady,Heart of the Matter, Actress in a Supporting Role – Made for TV Movie
• Paola Ramos, Field Report with Paola Ramos, Reporter / Correspondent
• Jodi Koontz, Murphy Sam & Jodi, Host/Personality (Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial)
• Mafer Suárez, María Félix: La Doña, Non-English Individual Achievement -Producer/Director/Writer
• Unthinkably Good Things, Hallmark, Made for Television Movie

ABOUT THE GRACIE AWARDS

The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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 Internet & Television 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),  Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Marlo Thomas, Television’s First Independent Single Woman, Tireless Champion of Children, and a Founding Mother of the Modern Feminist Movement, to be Honored at 48th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 23

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 18 , 2023) – Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announce that legendary Marlo Thomas will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 48th Annual Gracie Awards Gala, taking place on May 23, 2023, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award honors a woman in media who exemplifies and embodies the essence of the late, great media trailblazer Gracie Allen, the namesake of the Gracie Awards.

“Marlo Thomas is not only a true icon of the entertainment industry, but a visionary whose work has left a lasting impact on society,” said Becky Brooks, President of the AWMF. “Her groundbreaking role as Ann Marie in ‘That Girl’ shattered stereotypes and opened doors for women in television. Furthermore, Marlo’s charitable and activist work with the Ms. Foundation for Women and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has transformed countless lives, making her a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all. She truly exemplifies the ethos of AWMF. We’re proud to honor her with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Thomas is an award-winning actress, author and activist whose body of work continues to impact American entertainment and culture. She has been honored with four Emmy Awards, the Peabody, a Golden Globe and a Grammy, and has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In November 2014, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest honor a civilian can receive—by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony.

She burst onto the scene as television’s That Girl, which broke new ground for independent women everywhere, and which she also conceived and produced. Her pioneering spirit continued with her creation of the children’s entertainment project, Free to Be…You and Me, which became a platinum album, best-selling book, Emmy Award-winning television special and a stage show. In March of 2021, the original recordwas entered into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress to underscore its cultural significance. Proceeds from Free to Be…You and Me went toward the formation of the Ms. Foundation for Women, which was co-founded by Marlo, Gloria Steinem, Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Pat Carbine. They also created Take Our Daughters to Work Day.

Her body of work on television has consistently won her both popular and critical acclaim. In the 2022 holiday season, she co-starred in Hallmark’s A Magical Christmas Village (her first holiday movie since her classic It Happened One Christmas). Additionally, she has lent comedic turns to the Netflix miniseries Wet Hot American Summer:Ten Years Later and Warner Brothers’ Ocean’s 8. Other notable television appearances include her portrayal of a mentally ill woman in Nobody’s Child, for which she won the Emmy for Best Dramatic Actress, and numerous guest appearances on popular series, including Friends, in which she was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Jennifer Aniston’s mom. She has won glowing reviews on stage, most recently in Elaine May’s 2012 Broadway comedy-drama, Relatively Speaking; and in Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro’s 2015 dark comedy, Clever Little Lies.

For her activism, Thomas has been honored with the Helen Caldicott Award for Nuclear Disarmament; the ACLU’s Thomas Paine Award; the American Women in Radio and Television Satellite Award; the William Kunstler Racial Justice Award; The National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award; and The Jefferson Award for Public Service, which she received along with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

At its core, the Gracie Awards Gala supports AWMF’s charitable efforts. As a non-profit organization, AWMF is dedicated to creating educational programs, charitable activities, and scholarship initiatives that benefit women in the media. By investing in these initiatives, AWMF continues to foster growth, empowerment, and leadership opportunities for women across the industry.

About The Gracie Awards

The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent 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 Internet & Television 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),  Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION HONORS HOFSTRA GRADUATE STUDENT FATIMA MOIEN WITH HER FIRST EVER GRACIE AWARD WIN AND SCHOLARSHIP LIVE ON THE VIEW

Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) surprised Hofstra student, Fatima Moien, on ABC’s The View that she is one of AWMF’s winners of the 48th Annual Gracie Awards. Additionally, Becky Brooks, president of AWMF, presented Moien with a $10,000 scholarship generously donated by ABC News and The View in honor of Barbara Walters. Moien was taken by the gleeful surprise as she heard the news live from the studio audience. She was joined by her parents. 

Moien, a graduate student in Hofstra’s MA Journalism program, was recognized for her work as the on-air talent for the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication’s “Live from Studio A”. The series brings influential media and communications professionals to campus to share their personal stories, advice, and wisdom with Hofstra students. The series is intended to be interactive, vibrant, forward-thinking, and inclusive. 

The Gracies recognize outstanding programming and individual achievement created by women, for women, and about women in all facets of media in news and entertainment. Moien alongside fellow local and student award-winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 20 at Cipriani in NYC. 

National winners, which include Christina Applegate, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Ava DuVernay, Faith Hill, Amanda Seyfried, Danielle Monaro, Shelley Wade, Abbott Elementary, TODAY, The Drew Barrymore Show, 48 Hours, along with frontline journalists,and some of the most talented women in television, radio/audio and digital media, will be honored at a gala event on May 23 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in LA. 

This year’s theme, “Storytelling,” highlights and celebrates the narratives shared by the winners, which not only inform, inspire, and captivate audiences, but also enrich our collective comprehension of the world. 

Watch the full segment here. Please consider sharing this well-deserved career achievement for Fatima Moien.