Carol Burnett To Be Honored By AWMF
• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is thrilled to announce that legendary entertainer Carol Burnett will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills. The Gracie Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman whose work in media honors the legacy of Gracie Allen, a pioneering force in the industry and the award’s namesake. Additionally, Emmy Award-winning recording artist Rachel Platten, will be performing at the gala, adding to the evening’s celebration.
“Carol Burnett is a true icon of television and entertainment, whose impact spans decades and resonates with audiences of all ages,” said Becky Brooks, President of the AWMF. “Her groundbreaking work on The Carol Burnett Show set a standard for excellence in comedy and storytelling, earning her countless awards and accolades. We are truly privileged to recognize her outstanding contributions to the industry and celebrate her remarkable career at the Gracie Awards Gala, where the talented Rachel Platten will also be inspiring us with a special performance with her unforgettable female anthems.”
Burnett is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work for her comedic and dramatic roles on television, film, and Broadway, most notably The Carol Burnett Show, which ran for 11 seasons, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards. Burnett herself has been honored with Emmys, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, the Horatio Alger Award, an ACE Award, the Peabody, and a Grammy. She is also a Kennedy Center Honoree, the recipient of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom; was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
And she’s not slowing down… Ms. Burnett is currently starring the new Apple TV series, Palm Royale, alongside Kristin Wiig, Allyson Janney, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, & Josh Lucas.
The Gracie Awards Gala is fundamentally rooted in supporting AWMF’s charitable endeavors. As a non-profit organization, AWMF is committed to developing educational programs, charitable activities, and scholarship initiatives that directly benefit women in the media. Through these investments, AWMF remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate growth, empowerment, and leadership opportunities for women throughout the industry.
The complete list of this year’s Gracie Award winners is posted here.
