The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), on Thursday opened its entry window for the 50th annual Gracie Awards, which celebrate “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,” AWMF President Becky Brooks said. “This event is also our primary annual fundraiser, enabling the Foundation to advance women in media through essential scholarships and programming.”
The 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 professionals, 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 at The Weiss Agency; Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer at Hallmark
Media; and Mike McVay, President of McVay Media Consulting.
For 2025, the Gracie Awards introduce new and updated categories: Podcast Writer
in Digital Media, Audio Book Individual (Narrator/Producer) in Digital Media, and a Women’s
Health News Feature/Series in Television Local. Additionally, 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.
Key Information for Submissions:
- Eligibility Air Dates Period: January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024
- Early Bird Submission Deadline: December 12, 2024
- Deadline for All Entries: January 23, 2025
Submission Guidelines including updated Categories and Entry Forms:
https://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/call-for-entries/.
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.
