AWM Honors 8 Female Leaders at Gracies Leadership Awards

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 13, 2023

Alliance for Women in Media

The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) hosted the Gracies Leadership Awards luncheon, on Monday, November 13 at Tribeca 360 in New York, recognizing the outstanding contributions of eight remarkable female leaders. This year, the event ushered in a new era featuring the Inaugural Gracies Icon Award recipient, Delilah, who's inspiring life and career was highlighted with a captivating fireside chat alongside Erica Farber, President & CEO, Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB).

"Very few people in the world are known by one name, and here we have Delilah." When asked her thoughts on receiving the first ever Gracies Icon Award, Delilah exclaimed, "I am so blessed and so honored and thank you... I won a Gracie years ago and I thought that was the top for me."

The eight honorees represent a diverse array of talents and achievements across various media platforms, ranging from broadcasting to digital media. Their stories serve as an inspiration to aspiring female leaders, including students attending as part of the Google News Initiative Fellowship, encouraging them to break barriers and make a lasting impact.

"This room is unique, bringing together leaders from television, streaming, radio, audio and digital medias in one space... the only experience of its kind," said AWM/F President Becky Brooks.

"We exist to connect, recognize and inspire women across our industry. This program is one of my favorite events as it reflects those three pillars," added Heather Cohen, Immediate Past Chair, AWM/F and President, The Weiss Agency. "Each of these women have such a tremendous impact on our industry. They all have accolades and accomplishments, and we have an opportunity to hear from each one personally... and notable today, what an honor to have Delilah, one of the greatest in our business, as our inaugural Gracies Icon Award recipient."