AWMF Announces 2026 Board
• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) proudly introduces its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors.
> OFFICER ROLES (pictured below, l-r) — Monica Bloom, Chair, (Chief Marketing Officer, Kino Lorber Media Group) • Catherine Badalamente, Incoming/Vice Chair (President/CEO, Graham Media Group) • Katina Arnold, Immediate Past Chair (SVP, Disney Advertising Communications, The Walt Disney Company) • Marie Tedesco, Treasurer (Former CFO, Beasley Media Group, Retired) • Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, Treasurer-Elect (CEO, American Urban Radio Network).
> NEW DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD — Annie Howell, Chief of Communications, Hallmark Media • Thea Mitchem, EVP of Programming, iHeartMedia
> INCUMBENT DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE BOARD — Kenetta Bailey, Media, Content & Growth Executive
> SPECIAL ADVISORS ON THE BOARD — Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency • Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting • Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group
“As we continue the momentum following last year’s landmark 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards and look ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, strong and visionary leadership remains essential,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWM/F. “The talent, perspective, and dedication of this year’s Board will help advance the Foundation’s mission to recognize excellence in media and support the next generation of women shaping the industry.”
• The AWM Foundation is proud to present the 51st annual Gracie Awards in 2026, with the winners announcement coming next Monday, March 23. Serving again as Gracies Co-Chairs will be Heather Cohen, Annie Howell and Mike McVay, whose impact on the awards has been felt for many years.
