Final Call for Entries: The 50th Annual Gracie Awards

The Gracies

The AWM Foundation has announced the final call for entries for the 50th Gracie Awards, an event celebrating exceptional programming by, for, and about women in all sectors of media and entertainment. This year marks the half-century milestone of the Gracies, which have continuously recognized the pivotal contributions of women in media.

The Gracie Awards honor achievements across a wide array of roles, including journalists, actors, hosts, producers, showrunners, writers, and directors. The Awards spotlight the impactful stories that shape our social and cultural landscape, showcasing the influence and innovation of women in media.

The final deadline for submissions is set for Thursday, February 6, at 11:59pm ET. Entries can be submitted online at allwomeninmedia.org. As the largest annual fundraiser for the AWM Foundation, each entry contributes directly to the foundation's mission of empowering women in media.

For questions or additional support with the submission process, the AWM team can be reached at gracies@allwomeninmedia.org.

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