50th Annual Gracie Awards Opens Call for Entries

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Gracies Awards

The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), has officially opened the call for entries for its 50th Annual Gracie Awards. This milestone event celebrates five decades of recognizing the contributions of women in media, spanning across radio, television, streaming and podcasting.

"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," said AWMF President Becky Brooks. In addition to recognizing media excellence, the event serves as the foundation's primary annual fundraiser, supporting scholarships and programs to advance women in the media industry.

The 50th Annual Gracie Awards will honor outstanding individuals and projects across a wide range of media categories, from writers and journalists to producers and directors. This year's awards will continue to highlight the important role women play in shaping media content and representation. Media professionals, networks, and organizations are invited to submit their work to be considered for recognition in this prestigious event.

Taking on leadership roles for the 2025 Gracie Awards are co-chairs The Weiss Agency President Heather Cohen, Hallmark Media Chief Communications Officer Annie Howell and McVay Media Consulting President Mike McVay.

Key submission information:

• Eligibility Period: January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
• Early Bird Deadline: December 12, 2024.
• Final Deadline for Entries: January 23, 2025.
• Submission guidelines and entry forms are available on the official Gracie Awards website.

Reflecting the ever-changing media landscape, several new categories have been added for the 2025 awards, including:

• Podcast Writer in Digital Media
• Audio Book Individual (Narrator/Producer) in Digital Media
• Women's Health News Feature/Series in Television Local

Additionally, creators of video podcasts can now submit entries under the revised "Original Online Programming -- Standalone Video or Video Series" category in Digital Media.

In collaboration with NCTA -- The Internet and Television Association, the AWM Foundation is offering scholarships to cover Gracie Awards entry fees for both students and professionals.

To support the AWM Foundation and its efforts to advance women in media, individuals and companies are encouraged to participate through sponsorship, promotion, or by making an impact in other meaningful ways. For more information, contact Becky Brooks.

For complete submission details, visit the Gracie Awards Call for Entries page here

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