Award Winners to be Recognized at Annual Gala Featuring the Biggest Names in News and Entertainment at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. In preparation for the awards Gala, Gracie Award statues are being engraved for such accomplished women as Lena Dunham, Julianne Moore, Amy Poehler, and Robin Roberts.
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce the 2013 national winners of the 38th Annual Gracie Awards. The awards will be presented at a black-tie Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Local market, public, digital and student award winners will be announced later this week.
In preparation for the awards Gala, Gracie Award statues are being engraved for such accomplished women as Lena Dunham, Julianne Moore, Amy Poehler, and Robin Roberts, and in recognition of such dynamic programming and talent as ABC Family/Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale, CNBC’s The Suze Orman Show, CNN’s Gaza/Israel Conflict Coverage, ESPN’s Outside the Lines, Fox/The Mindy Project’s Mindy Kaling, Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias, Nickelodeon’s Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, NPR’s Ina Jaffe, OWN’s Super Soul Sunday, The Style Network’s Giuliana & Bill, NBC/Smash’s Angelica Houston, and Univision’s The Woman in the Mirror — representing a broad cross-section of outstanding actors, reporters, stories and programs. (See accompanying pages for full release of winners.)
The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment, as well as individuals who have made contributions to the industry. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multifaceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs.
“The Gracies Awards recognize the women in front of and behind the scenes of intelligent programming that teaches and entertains,” stated 2013 AWMF Chair Kay Olin. “We look forward to showcasing the incredible work of these accomplished women at the Gracies.”
The Gracies are presented by the AWM Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AWM which supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public and women in the media. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honor programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, public service, documentary and sports.
“The Gracies is a night to celebrate and share the compelling work of so many talented women in media,” said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller, CAE. “The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s signature event is a showcase of the diverse, important and inspiring contributions women make to the media industry.”
Supporting the Gracies is synonymous with supporting women’s achievements in all facets of media and entertainment. Reserve your table and demonstrate your commitment to the AWM Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. Sponsored tables are available ranging from ,000 to ,000. For more information, please contact AWMF at (703) 506-3290.
For more information about the Gracie Awards, please visit http://www.thegracies.org.
About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media advances the influence and impact of women in all forms of media. AWM is a diverse community – whether type of media, job or global location – that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1961 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.
About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation supports several public service campaigns, including most recently a radio PSA campaign with the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. The Foundation also supports Empowering America®, an initiative which pays tribute to many of America’s most pioneering and inspiring women. Through this program, the Foundation provides Empowering America® educational collateral to needy urban middle schools around the country. The Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including the Gracie Awards®, a live gala that honors exemplary programming created for, by, and about women.
2013 Gracie Award Winners – National
(in alphabetical order)
23 and Me
Outstanding Interview
CBS News/CBS This Morning
A Cry For Help: Disaster in the Desert
Outstanding Hard News Feature
ABC News
Amy Poehler
Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
Universal Television/Parks & Recreation
Anjelica Huston
Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series
Universal Television/Smash
Aqui y Ahora: “The Woman in the Mirror”
Outstanding Magazine
Univision Network
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Outstanding Director – Entertainment
Universal Television/30 Rock
Bloomberg EDU with Jane Williams
Outstanding Interview
Bloomberg Radio
Bomb Girls
Outstanding Drama
REELZCHANNEL
CNN Special Projects: Small Business Success
Outstanding Lifestyle Program
CNN
ESPN Outside the Lines
Outstanding Sports Program
ESPN
Gaza/Israel Conflict
Outstanding Breaking News Coverage
CNN
Giuliana & Bill
Outstanding Reality Show
The Style Network
Ina Jaffe
Outstanding Reporter/Correspondent
NPR
India’s Unwanted Girls
Outstanding Hard News Feature
CNN
Ireland’s Abortion Standoff
Outstanding Talk Show – News
Al Jazeera English
Julianne Moore
Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama Special
HBO/Game Change
Julie White
Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy Series
Universal Television/Go On
Keturah Gray
Outstanding Producer – News/Non-Fiction
ABC News
Kidnapped Woman Reunites with Family
Outstanding Investigative Program or Feature
Radio Free Asia
Lena Dunham
Outstanding Director – Entertainment
HBO/Girls
Letter to My Mother
Outstanding Soft News Feature
Cumulus Media Inc.
Lucy Hale
Outstanding Performance By a Female Rising Star
ABC Family/Pretty Little Liars
Maria Elena Salinas
Outstanding Anchor
Univision Network
Married to the Army: Alaska
Outstanding Reality Show
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Martha Raddatz
Outstanding Reporter/Correspondent
ABC News
Medicare Fraud
Outstanding Investigative Program or Feature
ABC News
Mika Brzezinski
Outstanding Host
MSNBC/Morning Joe
Mindy Kaling
Outstanding Producer – Entertainment
Universal Television/The Mindy Project
Moll Anderson
Outstanding Host – Lifestyle Program
Moll Anderson Productions/SiriusXM Radio
“My Kid Would Never” Series
Outstanding Series
NBC News/Dateline
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee:
Forgotten But Not Gone: Kids, HIV, and AIDS
Outstanding Children/Adolescent Non-Animated Program
Nickelodeon
O You 2012
Outstanding Lifestyle Program
Oprah Radio
Parks & Recreation
Outstanding Comedy
Universal Television
Robin Roberts
Outstanding Anchor
ABC News/Good Morning America
Rory Kennedy
Outstanding Director – News/Non-Fiction
HBO/Ethel
Sandra Lee
Outstanding Host – Lifestyle Program
Food Network/Restaurant Remakes
Semper Fi: Always Faithful
Outstanding Documentary
MSNBC
Shaun Robinson
Outstanding Host – Entertainment/Information
BET Networks
Sheila Nevins
Outstanding Producer – News/Non-Fiction
HBO/Gloria
Sherri Shepherd
Outstanding Female Actor in a Guest Role
Universal Television/30 Rock
Super Soul Sunday
Outstanding Special or Variety
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Sutton Foster
Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role
ABC Family/Bunheads
Syria
Outstanding Hard News Feature
NPR
The Cast of “Hot in Cleveland”
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Comedy
TV Land
The Cast of “Steel Magnolias”
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Drama
Lifetime
The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley: “Cancer Cure”
Outstanding Soft News Feature
CBS Evening News
The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show
Outstanding Talk Show – Entertainment/Information
Benztown
The Suze Orman Show
Outstanding Talk Show – Entertainment/Information
CNBC
Women Warriors
Outstanding Series
CBS Radio News
Posted On: McLean, VA February 26, 2013
