Martha Teichner to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 8:41pm CT

Martha Teichner

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced that Martha Teichner, a veteran correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon. The event is set to take place on June 18 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.

Teichner, whose journalism career spans over five decades, will be presented the award by Jane Pauley, the CBS Sunday Morning host and a former recipient of the same accolade. This honor recognizes Teichner's profound impact and legacy in the media industry, highlighting her role as a pioneer for women in journalism.

Becky Brooks, President of the AWM Foundation, praised Teichner's contributions, stating, "Martha Teichner is a legendary storyteller of unmatched depth and insight. Across continents and decades, Martha's work has educated, united, and inspired audiences around the world. It is fitting that, in our 50th year of honoring women in media, we recognize a woman whose voice has shaped the very fabric of journalism."

Throughout her illustrious career, Teichner has been known for her eloquence, compassion, and insatiable curiosity. From her beginnings in a country western radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to her prominent role on national television, she has covered a diverse range of topics from global conflicts to cultural stories.

Reflecting on the obstacles she faced, Teichner shared a poignant memory from her early days, "When I started my news career in 1971, at a country western radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a listener wrote in that he didn't 'want a woman cluttering up MY airwaves.' I cried, but I've spent more than fifty years since then working to help bring about a major attitude adjustment. I'd like to believe that who I am and what I stand for have made a difference to women."

The Gracie Awards, named after the legendary Gracie Allen, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, continuing its tradition of recognizing exemplary achievements in media by women across various platforms, including television, radio, and digital media.