The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced the Call for Entries for the 52nd Annual Gracie Awards, recognizing outstanding programming and individual achievement created by, for and about women across television, streaming, radio, podcasting, and digital media.
The 2027 Call for Entries includes new and updated categories reflecting today’s media landscape. National winners will be recognized at the Gracies Gala on May 25, 2027, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif., and local and student winners will be honored at the Gracies Luncheon on June 15, 2027, at Cipriani 42nd Street in the City of New York.
Submissions from individuals, networks, production companies and organizations across the media landscape are welcomed. 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.
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.
Key Submission Dates and Information
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Eligibility Period: January 1–December 31, 2026
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Early-Bird Entry Deadline: December 10, 2026
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Final Entry Deadline: January 21, 2027
