E! News Anchor Giuliana Rancic to Host;
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour and Campbell Brown, truTV’s Ashleigh Banfield and
Jack Ford, CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo and Suze Orman,
NBC News’ Ann Curry, Hoda Kotb and Brian Williams,
NBC Heroes’ Ali Larter, Harpo Radio’s Gayle King, Bill Rancic,
NBC Universal President/CEO Jeff Zucker,
and others to participate
April 29, 2008 (McLean, VA)—American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) will honor the
contributions and achievements of women in electronic media at the 33rd Annual Gracie Awards Gala at
the New York Marriott Marquis on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Each year, nearly 1,000 people gather to
honor the best and the brightest in entertainment and media.
The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created for, by, and about women as well as
individual achievements in radio, television, cable and web-based media.
AWRT President Maria Brennan said, “The Gracies statue is so much more than an award. It
represents how far women have come in all facets of entertainment and media. It’s that one time per
year the industry collectively honors their achievements and celebrates their contributions.”
The Gracies are presented by the Foundation of AWRT, the philanthropic arm of AWRT that supports
educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the
public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors
programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and webbased
media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports.
Sponsored tables are available by contacting AWRT at (703) 506-3290. Tickets for the Gala can be
purchased online at
www.awrt.org. For more information about the Gracie Awards, please visit
http://www.awrt.org/awards/gracies.html.
About AWRT: The year 2008 marks the 57th Anniversary of American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), the longest established
professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWRT carries forth its mission by educating, advocating
and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large. Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media;
promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the
community we serve.
About The Foundation of AWRT: The Foundation of AWRT is the philanthropic arm of American Women in Radio and Television, supporting
educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied
fields. The Foundation of AWRT has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen
Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation of AWRT.
The Foundation supports several public service campaigns including most recently AWRT Empowering America which pays tribute to many of
America’s most pioneering and inspiring women. Through this initiative, the Foundation of AWRT has adopted needy urban middle schools
around the country and provided educational donations derived from collateral based on the Empowering America program. The Foundation
also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs including the Gracie Allen Awards®, a live, New York-based gala that awards
exemplary programming created for, by, and about women.
Visit its web site at www.awrt.org.
