Podcaster (and Duchess of Sussex) Meghan Markle, actresses Christina Applegate and Ava DuVernay, and country star Faith Hill are among the winners of this year’s Gracie Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements by women in media.
Television shows are among the recipients of the 48th annual Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Abbott Elementary, Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, 48 hours and game times The story of the maid.
“Thank you to the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for this prestigious honor,” Markle said in a statement on her Archwell website. “It is a joint success for me and the team behind it archetypes – most of whom are women – and the inspiring guests who came to see me every week.” archetypes is Markle’s Spotify Podcast.
Journalism category winners include Debora Patta (CBS News), Paola Ramos (MSNBC) and Dawn Porter (ESPN).
This year, The Gracies, named after radio and TV pioneer Gracie Allen, was all about storytelling. “This year’s honorees exemplify the spirit of Gracie Allen through her exceptional talent, innovation and vision,” said Becky Brooks, president of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. “Her unwavering dedication to her craft and determination to push boundaries is a compelling testament to the critical role women play in shaping the cultural landscape.”
Winners will be honored at a gala event at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire in LA on May 23rd. Local and student laureates will be honored at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 20 at the Cipriani in New York.
A full list of winners can be found on the Gracies website.
Source: Deadline
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