Press Release
October 10, 2024
AWM Foundation Announces Call for Entries for Historic 50th Annual Gracie Awards
New York City/Los Angeles, October 10, 2024 – The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), is proud to open the call for entries for the milestone 50th Annual Gracie Awards.
“For half a century, the Gracie Awards have celebrated the groundbreaking contributions of women in media, serving as a beacon for exceptional content created by, for, and about women. We are thrilled to mark this 50th milestone and honor those shaping the future of news and entertainment,” says Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “This event is also our primary annual fundraiser, enabling the Foundation to advance women in media through essential scholarships and programming.”
The 50th Annual Gracie Awards will once again shine a spotlight on exceptional talent across various media categories, including radio, television, streaming, and podcasting, from writers, 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.
National winners will be honored at the Gracies Gala on May 20, 2025, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, and local and student winners at the Gracies Luncheon on June 18, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd in New York.
Taking on the critical roles of co-chairs for the 2025 Gracie Awards are Heather Cohen, President at The Weiss Agency, Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer at Hallmark Media, and Mike McVay, President of McVay Media Consulting.
Key Information for Submissions:
- Eligibility Air Dates Period: January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
- Early Bird Submission Deadline: December 12, 2024
- Deadline for All Entries: January 23, 2025
- Submission Guidelines including updated Categories and Entry Forms: https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/call-for-entries/.
New Categories:
For 2025, the Gracie Awards are excited to introduce several new and updated categories reflecting the ever-evolving media landscape. These include a new category for Podcast Writer in Digital Media, Audio Book Individual (Narrator/Producer) in Digital Media, and a Women’s Health News Feature/Series in Television Local. Additionally, creators of video podcasts are encouraged to submit their entries in the updated Original Online Programming – Standalone Video or Video Series category in Digital Media.
NCTA – The Internet and Television Association, in partnership with the AWM Foundation, is offering scholarships to cover the cost of a Gracie Awards entry for content creators. Scholarships are available to students and professionals.
Please join us in celebrating 50 years of advancing all women in media by supporting the AWM Foundation. Whether through sponsorship, participation, or promotion, you and your company can help shape the future of media and storytelling for the next 50 years. Contact becky.brooks@allwomeninmedia.org for ways to impact women in media.
All information related to the Call for Entries can be found at 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 AWMF supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities and scholarships to benefit the public and media industry. The Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including the Gracie Awards®, honoring exemplary programming created by, for or about women and individual achievement. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. For the latest news on the Gracies, follow The Gracies on Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Facebook. For more information visit www.allwomeninmedia.org/gracies.
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 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. For the latest news on the Gracies, follow The Gracies on Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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