AWM To Honor Seven Female Leaders
• The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is pleased to announce the seven honorees for the Gracies Leadership Awards happening Monday, Nov. 14, at Tribeca 360 in New York: Nancy Daniels, Chief of Content, TNets, Discovery, Animal Planet, & Science Channel; Marie Donoghue, VP, Global Sports Video, Amazon; Kim Godwin, President, ABC News; Wendy Goldberg, Chief Communications Officer, iHeartMedia, Inc.; Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO, American Urban Radio Networks; Debra O’Connell, President, Networks, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; Dawn Porter, Founder, Trilogy Films.
The annual event provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the significant impact women have made in the media industry, while also spurring to action and emboldening female leaders in attendance.
AWM previously announced Soledad O’Brien (left) as the keynote presenter and announced investing in the next generation of women in media through partnerships with Google News Initiative and Mattel, creating two unique fellowship programs for students pursuing a career in either journalism or media. “It’s an exceptional honor to recognize and celebrate this strong lineup and powerhouse of women leaders in our industry,” said Becky Brooks, President, AWM. “Soledad O’Brien as our keynote speaker will undoubtedly create an unforgettable event for everyone in attendance.”
Special thanks to sponsors of the Gracies Leadership Awards including Google News Initiative as a presenting sponsor, ABC News, American Urban Radio Network, Clear Channel Outdoor, Disney Media & Entertainment, Hallmark Media, Katz Media Group, Mattel, and NCTA — The Internet & Television Association. For sponsorship or advertising info about the Gracies Leadership Awards, or any other AWM/F opportunity, please contact Becky Brooks at Becky-Brooks@allwomeninmedia.org.
