An iconic NBC News journalist who holds the title of Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent will be honored with the Gracies Icon Award at the 2024 Gracies Leadership Awards scheduled for November 19 in the City of New York.
“Andrea Mitchell has been a trailblazer in journalism, breaking barriers and setting a remarkable example for women in media for decades,” said Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) President Becky Brooks. “We are proud to honor Andrea with the Gracies Icon Award, celebrating a legacy that has inspired countless women in media to raise their voices and pursue their passions with determination and courage.”
Mitchell also hosts Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC. Across her career, Mitchell has covered major global events, including the Reagan/Gorbachev arms control summits, the Israel-Hamas conflict, the war in Ukraine, and negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Her work spans assignments in some of the world’s most challenging regions, including Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, and Cuba.
The Gracies Icon Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the media
landscape.
The 2024 Gracies Leadership Awards will also celebrate previously announced honorees,
including Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report President and Publisher Deborah Parenti, will be recognized with the Legacy Leadership Award for significant contributions to the industry and the Alliance for Women in Media.
The Gracies Leadership Awards presenting sponsor is The Walt Disney Company.
