Exec. Action: Gracies Leadership Awards
• The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) celebrated the achievements of eight trailblazing leaders at the Gracies Leadership Awards, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Tribeca 360° in New York City. The event honored these extraordinary women for their significant contributions to the media industry, showcasing their leadership, vision and dedication to excellence across broadcasting, journalism, digital media and beyond.
In addition to the awards, the luncheon featured a special fireside chat with Andrea Mitchell, recipient of the Gracies Icon Award. As NBC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and host of Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC, Mitchell shared her incredible journey in journalism, offering powerful insights into her decades-long career. Her conversation with Libby Leist, EVP of TODAY and Lifestyle highlighted the importance of elevating women’s voices in the media, mentorship and the lasting impact of bold, investigative storytelling made possible by diligent homework, checking your facts and doing research.
Becky Brooks, President of AWM, emphasized the importance of fostering the next generation of women in media, stating, “Today, we celebrate women who are making a powerful impact in executive suites and boardrooms. While we know there is still much work to be done, those of you in this room are paving the way for the next generation of women in media.”
Pictured, above, are seven of this year’s honorees, (l-r): Sylvia Strobel, AWM Legacy Leadership Award recipient, and President & CEO, Twin Cities PBS; Holly Tang, CFO, NBCUniversal Entertainment; Jen Sargent, CEO, Wondery; Andrea Mitchell, recipient of the Gracies Icon Award; Deborah Parenti, President & Publisher, Streamline Media (Radio Ink, RBR + TVBR); Jennifer Leimgruber, EVP Entertainment Programming, Premiere/iHeartMedia; and Sylvia Bugg, Chief Programming Officer & GM, PBS. Not pictured: Sonia Coleman, ESVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, The Walt Disney Company, who accepted her honor via video. [Photo by Dave Kotinsky / Getty Images for Alliance for Women in Media]
As part of the event, the AWM Foundation is hosting an auction to continue bringing students and connect the next generation of women in media. Bidding is open now.
