The Gracies Live Coverage

The Gracie Awards Gala was Tuesday, May 24, 2016! 

The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment and individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry. The Gracies are celebrated with an evening event on the West Coast and a luncheon on the East Coast. These star-studded events include the visionary women who have spearheaded media progress and those who are the setting the path for the future.

The Live Stream is now closed. To see coverage, quotes and photos from the evening’s events, click here.

Gracies Logo – A New Spin After 40 Years

After 40 years of honoring outstanding programming by, for and about women, it was time for The Gracies to get a new look.

Enter Tomek Sadurski, an artist specializing in drawing with an eye for diverse media such as animation, theatre and technology. His work has been in international publications like L ́OFFICIEL Paris, Süddeutsche Zeitung, TASCHEN books – Fashion Illustration NOW, 25 Magazine, Folha de Sao Paulo, ELLE, Vanity Fair and many more. He has worked on campaigns and exclusive projects for companies like Vodafone, Ford, Audi Konzept Design Studio, VW, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Sony and Villeroy&Boch to name a few. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation was lucky to get him involved!

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Gracie’s Award 2015: A Magical Evening With Real Impact

When AWM Board Member Heather Cohen invited me to the Gracies Gala, I thanked her profusely, declaring her my Fairy Godmother. I really did feel like Cinderella – giddy, excited, and desperate for something awesome to wear! I borrowed my best friend’s dress and pearls, booked a blowout, packed my favorite lipstick, and the next thing I knew I was at the Beverly Hilton surrounded by the most inspiring women in the industry.

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