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.
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]
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 – LocalAudrey 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 Burnettabout 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]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]Complete list of award recipients and honorable mentions, please visit allwomeninmedia.org.
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