Open Call For 51st Gracie Awards
• The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), is proud to open the call for entries for the 51st Annual Gracie Awards.
“Each year, the Gracies spotlight extraordinary talent who are shaping the future of media,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “For more than five decades, these awards have honored powerful storytelling and representation while fueling the Foundation’s ability to invest in scholarships and programs that empower the next generation of women in our industry. As we open entries for the 51st Gracie Awards, we look forward to celebrating work that inspires audiences today and opens doors for tomorrow.”
The Gracie Awards will once again shine a spotlight on exceptional talent across various media categories, including television, streaming, radio and podcasting, from writers, journalists and actors to producers, directors and showrunners. Entries are invited from individuals, networks, and organizations, showcasing their dedication to advancing the portrayal and representation of women’s voices in media content.
Taking on the critical roles of co-chairs again for the 2026 Gracie Awards are Heather Cohen, President of The Weiss Agency, Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer at Hallmark Media, and Mike McVay, President of McVay Media Consulting.
National winners will be honored at the Gracies Gala on May 19, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, and local and student winners will be celebrated at the Gracies Luncheon on June 16, 2026, at Cipriani on 42nd Street in New York.
Key Info for Submissions: Eligibility Air Dates Period: January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 • Early Bird Submission Deadline: December 11, 2025 • Deadline for All Entries: January 22, 2026 • For complete Submission Guidelines, including updated Categories, click HERE.
