The Gracie Awards are awards presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWM) in the United States, to celebrate and honor programming created for women, by women, and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions in electronic media and affiliates. Presented annually, the Gracie Awards recognize national, local, and student works.
13-685: The Gracie Awards ceremony is presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWM), since 1975. The awards are named after radio and television star Gracie Allen . Allen was a successful comedian, entertainer, entrepreneur and activist. As half of the Burns and Allen act, one of the most prominent comedy teams in American history, with husband George Burns , Allen has been a role model for women in media and entertainment. Deadline Hollywood describes
26-509: Is a nonprofit organization created by women in 1951 that works to support women in the media in the United States . The mission of the organization is to "advance the impact of women in broadcasting and related fields." Its members also provide support for educational programs and scholarships , and do charity work and other public service activities. Scholarships are available for women who are pursuing careers in media. AWM presents
39-694: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWM) in the United States, to celebrate and honor programming created for women, by women, and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions in electronic media and affiliates. Presented annually, the Gracie Awards recognize national, local, and student works. The Gracie Awards ceremony is presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWM), since 1975. The awards are named after radio and television star Gracie Allen . Allen
52-507: The Gracie Award annually to recognize women's accomplishments in all media, especially for programming created by and for women. AWM is a national organization, with affiliates in different regions of the country. Both women and men are welcome to join the organization. AWM hosts the annual "Women Who Lead" luncheon. In 2016, AWM Chair Kristen Welch said, "Women Who Lead is one way AWM recognizes and connects women who serve in all areas of
65-615: The AWRT partnered with McCall's magazine to present the Golden Mike Award for Women in Radio and Television. Winners of the Golden Mike included Lillian Brown , Genie Chance , Helen Duhamel , Pauline Frederick , Lucy Jarvis , Ruth Lyons , Agnes Moorehead , Helen Reichert , Marlene Sanders , Betty Lou Varnum , Alma Vessells John , and Judith C. Waller . The AWRT educational foundation
78-668: The Gracie Awards luncheon in New York City to be recognized, and to accept their scholarship. The foundation partners with other organizations to provide additional scholarships to students. The organization changed its name in 2010 to the Alliance for Women in Media. This coincided with a change in organization's membership structure which reduced or eliminated dues for most members. The 2017 honors for "Women Who Lead" went to: Gracie Awards The Gracie Awards are awards presented by
91-1348: The Gracies Impact Award, Gayle King , Michelle Williams , Niecy Nash , Trisha Yearwood , Ginger Zee , Alex Duda and Izzie Pick Ibarra. The following were the categories as of the 2014 ceremony: Gala Hosts from 2005 to 2014 Paula Zahn , Megan Mullally , Lesley Visser , Giuliana Rancic , Niecy Nash , Maria Menounos , Patricia Heaton , Angela Kinsey , Lana Parrilla , Aisha Tyler Gala Performers from 2005 to 2014 Gloria Gaynor , Miri Ben-Ari , Dance Times Square, Onyx, Elisabeth Withers-Mendez , Dwana Smallwood, Girl Scouts Chorus of Nassau County, Taylor Swift , Dianne Reeves , Melissa Pabon Dancers, Darlin Garcia, The Stunners , Macy Gray , Melissa Etheridge , Deniece Williams , Kimberley Locke Luncheon Hosts from 2005 to 2014 Rene Syler , Roz Abrams , Nancy Giles , Kim Guthrie, Deborah Norville , Moll Anderson Caring Is Sexy Award Angie Harmon , Giuliana Rancic Dove Real Beauty Award Shaun Robinson , Jessica Simpson , Amy Poehler , Lisa Ling , Joy Behar , Linda Ellerbee , Gayle King Alliance for Women in Media Foundation The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)
104-428: The awards as follows: The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for, and about women in radio, television, cable, and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local, and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. The Gracie Awards are held on two days, known as the gala and the luncheon. The Gracie Awards Gala is a black tie evening affair and awards individuals in
117-594: The gala and the luncheon. The Gracie Awards Gala is a black tie evening affair and awards individuals in the national and mainstream arena. The Gracie Awards Gala has been regularly held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles , California . The Gracie Awards Luncheon, a more casual affair, honors local, public, online, and student works and has been held in New York. The 2019 ceremony took place on May 21, with
130-628: The media and entertainment industry. By honoring these outstanding women we are empowering all women, at every level, to take that next step in elevating their careers and their contributions." The organization was founded in 1951 when the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) dissolved its women's division, known as the Association of Women Directors (AWD). After the dissolution, more than 280 women came together to create American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT). From 1951 to 1967,
143-479: The national and mainstream arena. The Gracie Awards Gala has been regularly held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles , California . The Gracie Awards Luncheon, a more casual affair, honors local, public, online, and student works and has been held in New York. The 2019 ceremony took place on May 21, with the "local and student award winners," honored on June 26. The 2020 ceremony was held virtually on September 10, 2020, and honorees included Katy Perry for
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#1732855615326156-617: Was a successful comedian, entertainer, entrepreneur and activist. As half of the Burns and Allen act, one of the most prominent comedy teams in American history, with husband George Burns , Allen has been a role model for women in media and entertainment. Deadline Hollywood describes the awards as follows: The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for, and about women in radio, television, cable, and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local, and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. The Gracie Awards are held on two days, known as
169-534: Was founded in 1960. The foundation awards scholarships of $ 20,000 to students to start their careers in the media industry . The sequel to the Golden Mike Awards, the Gracie Awards , were established in 1975 to acknowledge women who help to create positive differences and who continue to develop the idea of what an amazing career in the media is like. Recipients of the foundation scholarships are invited to
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