The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) proudly unveils the winners of the 50th Annual Gracie Awards, celebrating five decades of amplifying women’s voices, stories, and achievements in media. This landmark anniversary marks not only a reflection on past trailblazers but also a declaration of the continued power of women shaping the cultural and media landscape. The winners, including, Cristin Milioti, Descendants: The Rise of Red, Dune: Prophecy, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe, Mayim Bialik, Kathy Bates, Angela Yee, Keke Palmer, Rita Cosby, Jill Schlesinger, Kristin Klingshirn, Letty Peniche and more will be honored at the Gracie Awards Gala on May 20, 2025, at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, which will be hosted by actress, comedian, and podcaster, Fortune Feimster. Local and student award recipients will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18 at Cipriani’s in New York City.
Over the past 50 years, the Gracie Awards have stood as a beacon for excellence, equity, and empowerment—honoring those who challenge conventions, redefine narratives, and create space for voices that must be heard. Previous honorees include Ava DuVernay, Carol Burnett, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Marlo Thomas, Michelle Obama, Nicole Kidman, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Oh, Savannah Guthrie, Shonda Rhimes, Taylor Swift, among many other trailblazers.
This year’s winners continue that legacy, spotlighting the storytellers, journalists, producers, and creators driving meaningful change in media. The 50th anniversary celebration will highlight the profound impact of women’s voices across television, audio, streaming, and digital platforms.
“For 50 years, the Gracie Awards have honored the storytellers who push boundaries and redefine what’s possible,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “This is more than an awards show—it is a movement that has championed inclusion, representation, and truth in the media. The women we celebrate today are shaping the next 50 years, ensuring that our narratives are not just seen or heard, but felt and remembered. And we are excited to have Fortune Feimster join us as the host for our Golden Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, bringing her incredible wit and energy to this unforgettable celebration.”
Feimster is currently gearing up for her Takin’ Care of Biscuits U.S. tour. Her latest special Crushing It can currently be found on Netflix, along with her previous specials Good Fortune and Sweet & Salty, both of which garnered Critics Choice nominations. She’ll next be seen in season two of the hit Netflix comedy Fubar alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and will voice “Nibbles” in Disney’s highly anticipated sequel, Zootopia 2. On the audio front, she hosts the popular podcast Handsome alongside Tig Notaro and Mae Martin; and What A Joke with Papa and Fortune on SiriusXM.
The Gracie Awards Gala will be produced by female-owned production companies, and all-female production teams from Do Great Projects and Mythical Creators with Kristin Whalley serving as Executive Producer. The Gracie Awards Gala will feature a powerful lineup of presenters, performers, and honorees, making this golden anniversary a night of celebration and reflection. The evening will not only recognize individual achievements but will serve as a call to action for continued progress in ensuring diverse voices remain at the forefront of media.
The Gracie Awards are proudly sponsored by CNN, Hallmark Media, iHeart/Premiere, Katz Media Group, and NCTA: The Internet & Television Association, among others.
50TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS
RADIO NATIONAL WINNERS
Amy Brown (Women of iHeartCountry)
Premiere Networks/iHeartMedia
Weekend Host / Personality
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Angela Yee (Way Up with Angela Yee)
Premiere Networks/iHeartMedia
Host/Personality
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Breaking: Don’t Call It Break Dancing
ABC NEWS
Feature/Special
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Cheri Preston (ABC News)
ABC NEWS
Outstanding News Anchor
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett with Café Mocha Radio (Hosts: Loni Love, Yo-Yo)
Miles Ahead Broadcasting
Interview Feature
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Devorah Klahr (Justice for Ethan Bherwani: Fentanyl Poisoning in America)
SiriusXM
Producer – Talk
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Esther Dillard (Daughters Beyond Incarceration/The Black Perspective)
Black Information Network, iHeartMedia
News Feature
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Jill on Money
CBS News Radio
Talk Show
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Kristen Farrah (Radio Health Journal)
American Urban Radio Networks
Producer – Talk – Health
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Kristin Klingshirn (The Bert Show)
The Bert Show
Co-host
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Megan Swan (From the Top)
From the Top
Producer – Entertainment
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
“Please Save My Sister”: A North Korean Escapee’s Plea
Radio Free Asia Korean Service
Non-English Program
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
Trump Assassination Attempt
CBS News Radio
Crisis Coverage/Breaking News
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Commercial]
A Year in the Life of a Mom and Baby from Gaza
NPR
Interview Feature
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Code Switch
NPR Code Switch
Feature/Special
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Colleen Ross (White Coat, Black Art)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Producer
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Election Officials on their duty and risk for democracy (On Point)
WBUR
Public Affairs
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
How Stockholm Stuck
WNYC New York Public Radio
Documentary
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Music is Weapon (Thousand Miles Talks About Music)
Taipei Broadcasting Station
Non-English Program
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Navigating Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (White Coat, Black Art)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Series
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Nayeema Raza (Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?)
Open to Debate
Host
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Sarah Qari (Radiolab)
WNYC New York Public Radio
Reporter /Correspondent
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
Secretive Land Buys in Hawaii (All Things Considered)
NPR
Investigative Feature
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
The Taliban’s Crackdown on Women’s Rights (On Point)
WBUR
News Feature
[Radio – Nationally Syndicated Non-Commercial]
AUDIO NATIONAL WINNERS
Julia Whelan (The Women)
Macmillan Audio
Audiobook Narrator – Fiction
[Audio – National]
Michele Norris (Our Hidden Conversations)
Simon & Schuster Audio
Audiobook Narrator – Non-Fiction
[Audio – National]
DIGITAL MEDIA NATIONAL WINNERS
A Queen’s Journey
ABC Owned Television Stations
Original Online Programming – Video Series
[DM – National]
ALL ARTS
The WNET Group
Blog/Vlog/Newsletter
[DM – National]
An invisible wound: Abuse in Maternal Care
Noticias Telemundo
Non-English Program – Documentary
[DM – National]
Carolina Guillen (ESPN Deportes & ESPN International)
ESPN Deportes & ESPN International
Non-English Individual Achievement
[DM – National]
Caroline Thornham (Kill List)
Wondery, Novel
Audio Podcast – Producer
[DM – National]
Charly Edsitty (Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation)
ABC Audio
Audio Podcast Host – News
[DM – National]
Exposed
Univision Noticias Digital
Website – News
[DM – National]
Face-Off: The U.S. vs China
Airwave
Audio Podcast – Educational
[DM – National]
Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford
Forged Path Productions
Original Online Programming – Video Podcast
[DM – National]
In the Dark: Season 3
The New Yorker
Audio Podcast – Investigative
[DM – National]
Keke Palmer (Baby, This is Keke Palmer)
Wondery
Audio Podcast Host – Entertainment
[DM – National]
Laura Beil (Dr. Death – Bad Magic)
Wondery
Audio Podcast Host – News Investigative
[DM – National]
Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Hillman Grad and Lemonada Media
Audio Podcast – Entertainment
[DM – National]
Mayim Bialik (Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown)
ICON PR
Audio Podcast Co-host/Ensemble
[DM – National]
Mexico’s Migrant Crackdown | Start Here
Al Jazeera Digital
Original Online Programming – Standalone Video – Hard News
[DM – National]
NBA DNA with Hannah Storm
iHeartPodcasts, NBA
Audio Podcast – Sports
[DM – National]
Nina Melendez Ibarra (Catalyst)
LinkedIn News
Online Producer
[DM – National]
Plaza Sésamo: Las Aventuras del Reportero Abelardo
Sesame Workshop
Non-English Program – Family
[DM – National]
Rebecca Keegan (The Godfather: A Film We Can’t Refuse)
Audible, Paramount Audio & Spoke Media
Audio Podcast Host – Entertainment Special
[DM – National]
Roblox Has a Predator Problem
Bloomberg
Original Online Programming – News/Documentary
[DM – National]
Sandra Gathmann (Start Here)
Al Jazeera Digital
Online Video Host, Correspondent
[DM – National]
Suzanne Rico (The Man Who Calculated Death)
Discount Sushi
Podcast Writer
[DM – National]
The Boar’s Nest: Sue Brewer and the Birth of Outlaw Country Music
Audible and Fresh Produce Media
Audio Podcast – Scripted
[DM – National]
The Jamie Kern Lima Show Podcast
Life is Love
Audio Podcast – Lifestyle
[DM – National]
This is Working with Dan Roth
LinkedIn News
Original Online Programming – Standalone Video – Soft News
[DM – National]
Variety Power of Women
Variety
Website – Entertainment
[DM – National]
ZIP Codes with Imaeyen Ibanga
AJ+
Original Online Programming – Video Series – News
[DM – National]
RADIO LOCAL WINNERS
AEW stars Skye Blue and Kyle Fletcher with Iridian Fierro
WGN Radio AM 720
Interview Feature – Sports
[Radio – Local]
Alabama (The Alabama Show)
iHeartMedia
Host Morning Drive – Medium Market
[Radio – Local]
Amanda Dickson (KSL NewsRadio)
Bonneville International, Salt Lake City
Host Morning Drive – Medium Market – Morning News
[Radio – Local]
Argelia Atilano (El Show de Omar y Argelia)
Entravision Communications
Non-English Individual Achievement – Co-host
[Radio – Local]
Carly Rush (Cliff & Carly Mornings)
Griffin Media
Co-host (Music DJ/ Personality) Medium Market
[Radio – Local]
Carol Miller (Q104.3)
iHeartMedia
Host Non-Morning Drive (Music DJ/Personality) Major Market
[Radio – Local]
Chris Rollins (Chris & The Crew)
Townsquare Media
Host Morning Drive – Small Market
[Radio – Local]
Christina Musson (Broeske & Musson)
KMJ Fresno – A Cumulus Radio Station
Co-host (Talk/Personality) Small/Medium Market
[Radio – Local]
Christine Nagy (The Cubby and Christine Morning Show)
iHeartMedia
Co-host (Music DJ/Personality Major Market
[Radio – Local]
Deborah Honeycutt (Deb & Matt in the Morning)
Cumulus Media Broadcasting
Co-host (Music DJ/Personality) Large Market
[Radio – Local]
Enterate Con Neida Sandoval
Latino Media Network
Non-English Program
[Radio – Local]
From Spirituals to Opera: The Inspiring Journey of Jubilee (Seattle’s Morning News)
KIRO Newsradio
Soft News Feature – Historical
[Radio – Local]
Giving Back
Audacy New York City
Public Service Announcement
[Radio – Local]
Gretta Monahan on Exceptional Women with Sue Tabb and Kendra Petrone
Audacy Boston
Interview Feature
[Radio – Local]
Hurricane Helene Aftermath Coverage
Asheville Media Group – Saga Communications
Crisis Coverage/Breaking News
[Radio – Local]
Insight – Hosted by Loraine Ballard Morrill
iHeartMedia Philadelphia
Public Affairs
[Radio – Local]
Itzi Ortega (Elevating Voices, Empowering Communities)
Latino Media Network
Non-English Individual Achievement
[Radio – Local]
Katrina B (HOT 97)
MediaCo
Producer
[Radio – Local]
Kristie Kemper (Qfm96)
CBus Media Group – Saga Communications
Host Non-Morning Drive (Talk/Personality) Large/Major Market
[Radio – Local]
Letty Peniche (Brown Bag Mornings)
Meruelo Media
Host Morning Drive- Major Market
[Radio – Local]
Marga Patterson (New Hampshire in the Morning with Neal and Marga)
WZID Saga
Co-host (Music DJ/ Personality) Small Market
[Radio – Local]
Michelle Southern (Southern Rock)
Guaranty Media – Eagle 98.1
Host Non-Morning Drive (Music DJ/Personality) Small Market
[Radio – Local]
Ricochet (KYW Newsradio)
Audacy Philadelphia
Hard News Feature
[Radio – Local]
Rita Cosby (Cats & Cosby)
77WABC Radio
Co-host (Talk/Personality) Large/Major Market
[Radio – Local]
Round Table Discussion: Domestic Violence
KTMY-FM
Interview Feature – Hard News
[Radio – Local]
Stories from the Journey (KYW Newsradio)
Audacy Philadelphia
Feature/Special
[Radio – Local]
Talking Golf with Ann Liguori
WFAN-NY
Talk Show – Sports
[Radio – Local]
The Cats & Cosby Show
77WABC Radio
Talk Show
[Radio – Local]
Toshamakia (KS107.5)
Audacy
Host Non-Morning Drive (Music DJ/Personality) Medium Market
[Radio – Local]
Veronica Waters (95.5 WSB)
Cox Media Group
Outstanding News Reporter
[Radio – Local]
All Of It – Alison Stewart
WNYC
Interview Feature
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Angie Perrin (Sugarcane)
KCRW
Producer
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
April Baer (Stateside)
Michigan Public
Host/Anchor
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Behind the Scenes of DJs: Women Setting the Vibe (MPR News with Angela Davis)
Minnesota Public Radio News
Feature/Special
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Intersex Advocacy with Pidgeon Pagonis (Audacious with Chion Wolf)
Connecticut Public
Portrait/Biography
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Notes from Mothers
Louisville Public Media
Series
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Rebecca Smith
KBIA
Reporter/Correspondent
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Revisiting “In Their Footsteps” In Honor of Dr. “Lucki” Allen
WLIW-FM and Infinite Variety Productions
Documentary
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Staffing Shortage Impact on Special Education
Texas Public Radio
News Feature
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
The Sound of Ideas
Ideastream Public Media
Talk Show
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
Why are you Pumped about Women’s Hockey? (Ontario Today)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Talk Show – Sports
[Radio – Non-Commercial Local]
RADIO STUDENT WINNERS
Allison Bruce (Rowan Radio News)
Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM
Host/Personality
[Radio – Student]
Asphalt Oceans: How Durham is Working to Make Roads Safer
WUNC Youth Reporting Institute
News Feature
[Radio – Student]
Bittersweet Memories of the ‘Brooklyn’ Dodgers
WFUV
News Feature – Sports
[Radio – Student]
Hofstra Morning Wake Up Call
WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University
Talk Show
[Radio – Student]
Let the Music Play: The Burney Sisters Bid Farewell to Columbia
KBIA
Interview Feature
[Radio – Student]
Libby Liburd (Fight Fair)
Libby Liburd
Producer
[Radio – Student]
Newsline
WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University
Public Affairs
[Radio – Student]
The complete list of this year’s winners and event details may be found at www.allwomeninmedia.org.
About The Gracie Awards
The Gracie Awards is the largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation which advances women in media through educational programs and scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and individual talent created by, for, and about women. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint initiatives with the Emma Bowen Foundation, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. For more information about The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and the Gracie Awards please visit allwomeninmedia.org and follow us on X (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies), Instagram (@allwomeninmedia), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
