Vargas To Host Gracies Luncheon
• The leadership of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that award-winning television journalist Elizabeth Vargas, host and anchor of Elizabeth Vargas Reports on NewsNation, will host the 48th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary content created by, for and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. As a special bonus, entertainment will be provided by Curb Records’ rising Country star Harper Grace (right), who will perform during the Luncheon.
“The theme of the 48th Annual Gracie Awards is ‘Storytelling,’ and Elizabeth Vargas is the consummate storyteller,” said Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. “She is a veteran in our industry and her authenticity and focus on journalistic excellence make her the perfect fit to help us recognize the local and student winners at this year’s luncheon.”
Presenters at the Gracie Awards Luncheon include Judi Franco, co-host of the Dennis & Judi midday show on WKXW (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton; Sara Haines, co-host, ABC’s The View; Maxwell, co-host of the Maxwell & Crystal afternoon show on Z100/New York; Shima Oliaee, CEO/Founder of Shirazad Productions; and Brigitte Quinn, creator, host & Managing Editor of Newsline on Audacy’s WCBS 880/NYC.
Sponsors of the Gracies Luncheon include ABC, Audacy, Bonneville, Beasley Media Group, Graham Media Group, Katz Media Group, NCTA-The Internet and Television Association, Fishers Finery, Futuri, Gray Television, Hofstra University, iHeartMedia, News 12, TEGNA, and Townsquare Media, Inc. For more information about the 2023 Gracies Luncheon or to secure tickets, please visit allwomeninmedia.org.
