Gracies Leadership Award Winners
• The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) proudly announces the distinguished recipients of the 2023 Gracies Leadership Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements and groundbreaking contributions of women in leadership: 1) Rebekah Dopp, EVP of Distribution, Acquisitions & Affiliate Relations, The CW; 2) Rosalyn Durant, EVP, Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN; 3) Suzanne Grimes, President, Westwood One & EVP Corporate Marketing, Cumulus Media; 4) Rashida Jones, President, MSNBC; 5) Susan Larkin, COO, Audacy; 6) Lori Locke, EVP and Chief Accounting Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery. The awards luncheon will take place at Tribeca 360° in New York on Monday, Nov. 13.
In addition to honoring these exemplary leaders, AWM will recognize Kay Olin, Owner & President of Olin and Associates, and former President of Local Focus, with the Legacy Leadership Award, which acknowledges Ms. Olin’s profound impact on the organization and her distinguished service in leadership roles, including her tenure as past AWM Chair.
Becky Brooks, President of the Alliance for Women in Media, remarked, “We are immensely proud to honor these leaders in media who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also served as beacons of inspiration for future generations. Their unwavering dedication to shaping the media landscape with inclusivity and innovation makes them true leaders in every sense. We look forward to celebrating their outstanding achievements at the Gracies Leadership Awards, as they continue to illuminate and advance the path forward for all women in media.”
Special thanks to sponsors of the Gracies Leadership Awards including ESPN, Google News Initiative, NBCUniversal News Group, NCTA — The Internet & Television Association and WideOrbit.
