The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has extended the call for entries for the 43rd annual Gracie Awards to January 25, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for, and about women in radio, television, cable, and interactive media. Honorees are selected in national, local, and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. The AWMF will accept all entries submitted after the originally published deadline of January 18 through January 25 with an additional $50 late fee. Entry details including pricing and updated categories can be viewed at http://allwomeninmedia.org/gracies/call-for-entries.
“Now, more than ever, we need to celebrate women for their exceptional work and contributions, especially in the media industry,” said Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Chair Sarah Foss.
Online/virtual judging will take place beginning the week of February 6. In-person judging will take place all day on Saturday, March 3, and the morning of Sunday, March 4, in New York City. The application deadline for eligible judges of the Gracie Awards is January 26, 2018.
