Call for Entries
The 52nd Annual Gracie Awards will honor the enduring influence of those who paved the way and spotlight the voices who continue to challenge, innovate, and lead. It remains important to continue honoring exceptional talent in front of and behind the camera and microphone in television and streaming, radio, podcasts, and digital media in news and entertainment. The Gracie Awards celebrate all roles bringing stories to life including journalists, actors, hosts, producers, showrunners, writers, and directors.
Plan now to attend the 52nd Annual Gracie Awards. National winners will be honored at the Gracies Gala May 25, 2027, at the Beverly Wilshire (A Four Seasons Hotel) in Beverly Hills. Local and student winners will be honored at the Gracies Luncheon June 15, 2027, at Cipriani 42nd in New York. Please email gracies@allwomeninmedia.org with questions.
2027 Call for Entries
The 2027 Gracie Awards entry period is open.
Click the Start Entries button below to begin.
Please email gracies@allwomeninmedia.org with questions.
Thinking about submitting for the Gracie Awards? Watch the Gracies Bootcamp webinar (below) for tips from the Gracie Awards Co-Chairs and AWM staff!
2027 Gracie Awards Entry eligibility air dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Entry Deadlines: The Early Bird deadline is Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 11:59pm ET (8:59pm PT). The Regular Deadline is Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 11:59pm ET (8:59pm PT).
Category Lists: The updated 2027 category lists are below and include details for each category within Television/Streaming, Radio, Podcasts (Audio and Video), and Digital Media.
Category Pricing:
- National/Syndicated: $280 Early Bird Rate; $330 Regular Rate
- Local: $220 Early Bird Rate; $270 Regular Rate
- Student: $60 Early Bird Rate; $80 Regular Rate
Television/Streaming Categories 2027
NCTA and AWM Foundation Gracie Awards Entry Scholarship
NCTA – The Internet and Television Association, in partnership with the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, is providing scholarships to individuals and companies to cover the cost of a Gracie Awards entry (limit of one entry scholarship awarded per person/company). These scholarships are intended to provide funding for content creators including writers, directors, producers, on-air talent, and more equal opportunity to be considered for recognition regardless of economic status.
Scholarships are available to students as well as professionals (post-college) and will be evaluated based on content planned to submit for consideration as well as need. Recipients will not be made public, so Gracies Judges evaluate all content submitted for consideration equally.
The application link is below. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 15, 2027, at 5pm ET (2pm PT). Please contact gracies@allwomeninmedia.org with questions.
Gracies Entry Scholarship Application