Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced that the Call for Entries is now open for the 52nd Annual Gracie Awards, which annually recognize outstanding programming and individual achievement created by, for and about women across television, streaming, radio, podcasting and digital media.

The 2027 Call for Entries welcomes submissions from individuals, networks, production companies and organizations across the media landscape. Categories honor the work of journalists, actors, writers, producers, directors, showrunners, on-air talent, content creators and other professionals whose work advances compelling storytelling and representation.

This year’s Call for Entries includes several updates reflecting the evolving media landscape — Podcast entries will now be recognized in a dedicated Podcast division, separate from Digital Media. New categories include Digital/Social Short-Form Standalone Video or Series and Content Creator (Journalist/Reporter/Entertainment) in Digital Media; Video Podcast — Co-Host/Ensemble, and Audio Documentary/Narrative Non-Fiction in Podcast; and Public Service Announcement or Community Engagement in Local Radio. The Video Podcast category has also been expanded into Lifestyle/Entertainment/Sports and News/Investigative/Education distinctions.

“Each year, the Gracie Awards recognize work that does more than capture attention; it informs, entertains and ensures women’s voices and perspectives are seen and heard,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “The entries we receive reflect the breadth and impact of work reaching audiences across platforms and communities. We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”

National winners will be honored at the Gracies Gala on May 25, 2027, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, and local and student winners will be celebrated at the Gracies Luncheon on June 15, 2027, at Cipriani in New York.

Returning as co-chairs of the 2027 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.

Eligibility Period: January 1-December 31, 2026 • Early-Bird Entry Deadline: December 10, 2026 • Final Entry Deadline: January 21, 2027.

All information related to the Call for Entries and full list of categories can be found HERE.