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AWMF Unveils 49th Annual Gracie Awards Winners


Gracies
Gracies

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has 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 in Los Angeles. 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 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.

The 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.

AWMF President Becky Brooks 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."

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]

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