AceShowbiz - The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced the winners of the 51st annual Gracie Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements by women across media platforms including television, streaming, radio, and podcasting. The event highlights the powerful stories and voices of women both in front of and behind the camera, showcasing a wide range of talent and productions.

This year’s distinguished recipients include Oprah Winfrey, CNN’s Abby Phillip, HBO Max’s Katherine LaNasa for The Pitt, Rachel Sennott from HBO Max’s I Love LA, and Rhea Seehorn for her leading role in Pluribus. The Hulu documentary Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything secured the Grand Award in the documentary category, underscoring its significant impact and storytelling excellence.

The awards ceremony will be celebrated at two galas scheduled in major cities: Los Angeles at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire on May 19, and New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street on June 16. The Gracie Awards are supported by prominent sponsors such as CNN, Hallmark Media, iHeart/Premiere, Katz Media Group, Lauren's Kids Foundation, and the NCTA: The Internet & Television Association. The galas are produced by women-led production companies Do Great Projects and Mythical Creatures, with Kristin Whalley serving again as executive producer.

Becky Brooks, president of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, emphasized the importance of the awards, stating, "Women's stories don't just reflect the world, they shape it, shift it and refuse to let it stay the same." She praised the 2024 honorees for their contributions across various media forms and audiences, expressing pride and honor in recognizing their achievements.

The winners span a broad spectrum of categories in television, streaming, and radio. Notable television and streaming national winners include CBS News’ 48 Hours for the feature story “Joe Hunter's Mission,” Hallmark Media’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas in the made-for-television movie category, and Peacock’s limited series All Her Fault. CNN’s Abby Phillip was named On-Air Talent - News for her work on NewsNight with Abby Phillip.

In addition to the documentary Grand Award winner Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything, other documentary winners include National Geographic’s Cleopatra’s Final Secret in the historical documentary category, and Disney Branded Television’s Harlem Ice for documentary series - sports. The investigative feature category honored CBS News’ Character AI from 60 Minutes, while ABC News Investigates’ episode Web of Danger: 764 was awarded in the investigative feature section.

Other celebrated talents include Katherine LaNasa recognized as Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama for The Pitt on HBO Max, and Sarah Snook as Actress in a Leading Role for the made-for-TV movie or limited series All Her Fault on Peacock. Rhea Seehorn received accolades as Actress in a Leading Role - Drama for Pluribus, and Rachel Sennott was honored as Showrunner Fiction - Comedy for I Love LA on HBO Max.

In the director categories, Janicza Bravo won for directing the comedy series The Bear on FX/Hulu, while Robin Wright was recognized for directing the drama mini-series The Girlfriend on Prime Video. The variety of categories covered by the Gracie Awards further illustrates the depth and diversity of women’s contributions in media today.

Additional winners include Desi Lydic for On-Air Talent - Entertainment for her work on The Daily Show, and Jenn Hildreth for On-Air Talent - Sports at ESPN. The awards also honor a broad range of formats, from the animated family series Dora on Nickelodeon to competition series such as Dancing with the Stars on ABC/BBC Studios.

The radio categories featured winners like Deborah Rodriguez for News Anchor at CBS News Radio and Alex Curry & Carmen Vitali as Weekend Hosts on FOX Sports Radio. The awards also recognized special feature programming such as the Jane Austen Birthday Musicale on Sirius XM Symphony Hall, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to honoring women’s voices across all broadcast mediums.

The Gracie Awards not only recognize individual achievements but also honor productions that bring women’s stories to the forefront. For instance, Pregnant in Custody, a Bloomberg Law and NBC News collaboration, won in the Women’s Health News Feature/Series category, underscoring the importance of coverage on critical social issues affecting women.

Other notable awardees include the Netflix comedy Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things, National Geographic Documentary Films’ Sally, and the investigative documentary series My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story from Paramount+. These recognitions highlight the wide array of genres and storytelling styles being propelled by women in today’s media landscape.

The upcoming Gracie Awards galas promise to be celebrations of excellence and influence, showcasing the achievements of women who continue to elevate media through their creativity, leadership, and talent. With support from industry leaders and a commitment to amplifying women’s voices, the Gracie Awards remain a prestigious platform for honoring women in media.

For a complete list of winners and further details about the event, interested readers can visit the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s official channels as the galas approach. The 51st Gracie Awards reaffirm the vital role women play in shaping stories that impact audiences worldwide.