The Gracie Awards celebrate and honor programming created for women, by women, and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions in electronic media and affiliates. Presented annually, the Gracie Awards recognize national, local and student works. [1]
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The Gracie Awards ceremony is presented by the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM). The awards are named after radio and television star Gracie Allen. Gracie was a successful comedienne, entertainer, entrepreneur and activist. As half of the Burns and Allen act, one of the most prominent comedy teams in American history, Gracie has always been a role model for women in media and entertainment.
The Gracie Awards are divided into two days, a gala and a luncheon. The Gracie Awards Gala is a black tie evening affair and awards individuals in the national and mainstream arena. The Gracie Awards Gala has been regularly held at the Marriott Marquis on Broadway in New York City. The Gracie Awards Luncheon, a more casual affair, honors local and student works and has been held at the signature New York landmark Tavern on the Green restaurant for the past few years.[1]
In 2004, AWM partnered with Dove and their Campaign for Real Beauty. The following year, the first Dove Real Beauty Award was presented at the Gracie Awards Gala to Oprah and Friends talk show host and The Oprah Magazine's editor-at-large Gayle King. The award is presented to women who embody and demonstrate real beauty through their lives and careers[2]
Gala Hosts from 2005-2010
Paula Zahn, Megan Mullally, Lesley Visser, Giulianna Rancic, Niecy Nash, Maria Menounos
Gala Performers from 2005-2010
Gloria Gaynor, Miri Ben-Ari, Dance Times Square, Onyx, Elisabeth Withers-Mendez, Dwana Smallwood, Girl Scouts Chorus of Nassau County, Taylor Swift, Dianne Reeves, Melissa Pabon Dancers, Darlin Garcia, The Stunners, Macy Gray
Luncheon Hosts from 2005-2008
Rene Syler, Roz Abrams(twice), Nancy Giles
Luncheon Keynote Speakers
Geraldine Laybourne, Laureen Ong, The Satellite Sisters, Jessica Weiner[1]
Dove Real Beauty Award
Shaun Robinson, 2011 Honoree,[3] Jessica Simpson, 2010 Honoree,[4] Amy Poehler 2009 Honoree, Lisa Ling 2008 Honoree, Joy Behar 2007 Honoree, Linda Ellerbee 2006 Honoree, Gayle King 2005 Honoree