Alliance for Women in Media

🎉Congratulations to the outstanding winners of the 49th Annual Gracie Awards! View the announcement and the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/gFgW4mjd Continue to follow this space today for the full roll-out of winners. We are so excited to share and recognize the outstanding programming created by, for and about women. ­­­­­­­­­#TheGracies

🌟 At #TheGracies Luncheon, Tiki Barber, former New York Giants running back and radio host on WFAN Radio, presented the second group of Local Radio Awards. Tiki shared, “I’ve been very fortunate to have been mentored by many women, including my mother…women have played an enormous role in my media career and also my life.” Reflecting on his journey, Tiki noted it hasn’t been all football—25 years ago, he interned for WFAN and now he’s a host! Congratulations to all the brilliant women in local radio who continue to inspire by shining a light on real stories in their communities and creating conversations that make an impact!🎙️ #AllWomenInMedia

Join the AWM Foundation for the inaugural Gracies Day of Giving in honor of Gracie Allen's birthday on July 26.✨ This special day is dedicated to raising funds that directly impact the foundation's mission of creating positive change in media by producing educational programs, recognition events and scholarships that benefit students pursuing careers in media. Contributions from Gracies Day of Giving will help fund the Gracies Leadership Awards Fellowship program, enabling students to attend the event on November 19 at Tribeca 360° in NYC. Participate by making a one-time donation at ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dHdGvmnJ) or Venmo @AWM-Foundation and share the initiative on social media with hashtag #GraciesDayOfGiving. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in advancing all women in media and we kindly thank you for your support! Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/grdCp2Xf

This month's member spotlight shines on Dana Schaeffer, a true friend of #TheGracies and AWM! With over a decade of experience in radio, Dana shares in our Minute With Membership newsletter why organizations like AWM are vital for producers and affiliate relations professionals like herself. “Having organizations such as the Alliance for Women in Media and those like it, allow women to break through the noise and share their unique perspectives and accomplishments. It’s important to show the diversity in all our media outlets and celebrate it! When you attend an event hosted by AWM, you’re guaranteed to meet people from all walks of life: from students to professional leaders, directors to on-air hosts... you will meet a variety of talented individuals, and the best part? You can learn from every. single. one. of. them!” Interested in becoming an AWM Member? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ex5kCve #AllWomenInMedia #MembershipMonday

Host of the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala, Tamera Mowry, perfectly captured the essence of the evening which we will remember as a palpable celebration of women’s brilliance in media. The night was filled with moments of inspiration, as women shared their stories and excellence in programming was lifted up. “Hearing from other people’s experiences by being here… you feel empowered, so I feel like there’s going to be a kumbaya moment where the women are looking at each other in the room and inspiring each other and saying, if I can do it, you can do it and let’s not give up.” #TheGracies #AllWomenInMedia #ThrowbackThursday

At #TheGracies Luncheon, Nessa, host of NYC Hot 97 and Nessa On Air, presented the 3rd group of Gracie Awards. She took the stage and shared: "I am thrilled to be here giving awards to our Local Market Radio honorees, including my incredible producer, @mightykatrinab, who secured her second Gracie Award this year for Producer for our nationally syndicated show 'Nessa On Air.' Moments like today remind me of how vital the Alliance for Women in Media is—continually uplifting and supporting women in our industry." We are proud to honor these talented women who make a significant impact in their communities through excellence in radio programming every day. 🎙️ #AllWomenInMedia

At the Gracie Awards Luncheon in NYC on June 18, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation honored the Student Radio and Digital Media Gracie Award winners. Amina Smith, anchor on ESPN’s Sports Center, presented this inspiring group, acknowledging, "Celebrating students in the same awards program as those of you in local television and radio as well as the Deborah Roberts’ of the world is so inspiring.” Winners in this category included exceptional students from: 📍 Hofstra University📍 Rowan University 📍 Stanford University 📍University of Iowa 📍 University of Missouri 📍 North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC 📍 Xavier University of Louisiana We are proud to recognize these talented individuals for their outstanding contributions to radio and digital media. #AllWomenInMedia #TheGracies

A highlight of #TheGracies Luncheon included an interview with Emma Myers, this year’s AWMF/ Podcast Movement scholarship recipient, and award-winning broadcast journalist, Rita Cosby, host of 77 WABC Radio🎙️ One question Emma asked Rita, "How do the Gracie Awards inspire the next generation of women in media, including scholarship recipients like myself?" Rita's inspiring response: "I’ve seen the living proof—so many times I’ve come to the Gracie Awards, I’ll see a student winner, and guess what? A year or two later they’re a professional winner, so the proof is very much in the pudding. Often, this is sort of the stepping stone, and it also just shows them what it is to be a single woman broadcaster. I leave every time from these awards and galas inspired. I leave also thinking of different layers, different ways to tell the story, different ways to learn. We all learn from each other. We all get inspired and join forces together, and it’s a remarkable sense of teamwork and girl power that you leave here fully on fire, and you can’t wait to take charge of the world! I’ve always believed that a woman can do anything, but you leave here validated and you leave also knowing you have many comrades here that are on the journey with you, and that is incredible." Emma added, "I’ve already felt it. Just everyone I’ve met has been so amazing and kind and supportive—you can feel it." Rita continued, "So dynamic, the energy, and the vibe, you walk away going, ‘Wow… I can do this, I’m not alone.’ Often there are friendships here. I’ve seen a young woman I saw here years ago who won a student award, and she’s won a bunch of professional awards since then, and her career has skyrocketed. And I think she very much credits this to the Gracies and I very much credit...I’ve been blessed to win a lot of awards in my life, but when I see that you’ve won a Gracie, I cry because I know that it’s picked by women, by your peers, and that’s the best testament of all, the best judges of all." Stay tuned for more from this powerful conversation! #AllWomenInMedia

On June 18, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation celebrated student and local honorees at the #TheGracies Luncheon. Over the next couple of weeks we will highlight each category. First up is the Student TV Award winners and Chloe Melas, entertainment correspondent for NBC News, presented this distinguished group their awards. Chloe acknowledged, "The journey in media can be a long one, especially for women, and I love seeing a room like this full of brilliant journalists telling important stories.” Reflecting on her early career and connections, she noted, "They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and I’m here to tell you that’s true.” Honorees included outstanding students from: 📍 Brigham Young University 📍 UNF School of Communication 📍 Hofstra University Congratulations again to the 2024 Student TV winners... here’s to the future of media excellence! #AllWomenInMedia

Thank you, Curtis LeGeyt for joining us at #TheGracies Luncheon. We love the work of the National Association of Broadcasters and are thankful you could see up close the mission behind #AllWomenInMedia as well.