Gracies To Honor Marlo Thomas
• The Alliance for Women in Media will honor Marlo Thomas with the organization’s esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the industry. Ms. Thomas will be honored during the 48th Anniversary Gracie Awards Gala, to he held Tuesday, May 23 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. The event will support AWMF’s educational programs, charitable activities, public service initiatives, and scholarships benefiting women in media and will include a special performance by Sofia Carson and Diane Warren.
Presenters include 2023 Gracie winner Maria Shriver, actresses Jodi Balfour (Ted Lasso) and Camilla Luddington (Gray’s Anatomy), along with radio personalities Ellen K and Kerri Kasem.
“Marlo Thomas is not only a true icon of the entertainment industry, but a visionary whose work has left a lasting impact on society,” said Becky Brooks, President of the AWMF. “Her groundbreaking role as Ann Marie in That Girl shattered stereotypes and opened doors for women in television. Furthermore, Marlo’s charitable and activist work with the Ms. Foundation for Women and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has transformed countless lives, making her a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all. She truly exemplifies the ethos of AWMF. We’re proud to honor her with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Honorees in the show include radio pros Danielle Monaro, (Elvis Duran And the Morning Show); Kelleigh Bannen (The Kelleigh Bannen Show), and Jodi Koontz (Murphy Sam & Jodi). For more details about the Gracie Awards Gala, please visit allwomeninmedia.org. [Marlo Thomas photo by Matthew Murphy]
