Julie Talbott is adding another honor to her career. The Premiere Networks President will be recognized at the 2026 Gracies Leadership Awards, joining five other media leaders at a November 16 luncheon hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media in New York City.
Talbott has led Premiere Networks since 2014. Her radio industry honors include a perennial spot on Radio Ink‘s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio and Most Influential Women in Radio lists and the Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Frances Preston Trailblazer Award.
Also being recognized are Marilu Galvez, General Manager of ABC7/WABC-TV, Tina Perry, President of OWN TV Network and OTT Streaming, and Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television. This year’s Gracies Vanguard Award is going to TikTok Chief Brand and Communications Officer Zenia Mucha and Illustrative Mathematics Chief Financial and Operations Officer Kristen Welch will receive the AWM Legacy Leadership Award for her contributions to the organization’s mission.
The luncheon will spotlight the AWM Foundation Student Fellowships, which give female students pursuing journalism, broadcasting, digital media, and related fields the chance to attend and connect with industry leaders; applications open September 29 and close October 16.
AWM President Becky Brooks said, “The women we honor through the Gracies Leadership Awards have not only achieved extraordinary success in their own careers, they have helped shape the future of media through their vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence. For 75 years, AWM has championed the advancement of women in media, and we are proud to recognize leaders whose impact extends far beyond their organizations, opening doors, fostering innovation, and inspiring the next generation of industry changemakers. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in New York this November.”
