Call For Entries, 50th Gracie Awards
• Today, The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), is proud to open the Call for Entries for the milestone 50th Annual Gracie Awards.
“For half a century, the Gracie Awards have celebrated the groundbreaking contributions of women in media, serving as a beacon for exceptional content created by, for, and about women. We are thrilled to mark this 50th milestone and honor those shaping the future of news and entertainment,” says Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “This event is also our primary annual fundraiser, enabling the Foundation to advance women in media through essential scholarships and programming.”
The 50th Annual Gracie Awards will once again shine a spotlight on exceptional talent across various media categories, including radio, television, streaming, and podcasting, from writers, journalists and actors to technical categories, including producers, directors and showrunners. Entries are invited from media pros, 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 for the 2025 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.
• For 2025, The Gracie Awards are introducing several new and updated categories reflecting the ever-evolving media landscape. These include a new category for Podcast Writer in Digital Media, Audio Book Individual (Narrator/Producer) in Digital Media, and a Women’s Health News Feature/Series in Television Local. Creators of video podcasts are encouraged to submit their entries in the updated Original Online Programming — Standalone Video or Video Series category in Digital Media.
NCTA — The Internet and Television Association, in partnership with the AWM Foundation, is offering scholarships to cover the cost of a Gracie Awards entry for content creators. Scholarships are available to students and professionals.
Eligibility Air Dates Period: Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024; Early Bird Submission Deadline: Dec. 12, 2024; Deadline for All Entries: Jan. 23, 2025. Submission Guidelines, including updated Categories and Entry Forms are available HERE.
Questions? Contact Becky Brooks at becky.brooks@allwomeninmedia.org.
