May 23, 2008 (McLean, VA)—On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, American Women in Radio and Television
(AWRT) will honor CNBC personal finance icon
Suze Orman with her fifth Gracie Award on
Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Suze once again breaks her own record for most Gracies won by a
television personality in the history of the awards program. The award will be presented at the 33rd
Annual Gracie Awards Gala hosted by E! News Anchor and Managing Editor
Giuliana Rancic, at New
York’s Marriott Marquis.
The Gracie Awards® (also known as “the Gracies®”) recognize exemplary programming created for
women, by women, and about women in all facets of electronic media, including radio, television, cable
and new media. Orman will be awarded a Gracie in the category of Outstanding Talk Show for CNBC’s
The Suze Orman Show.
“We are thrilled to recognize Suze and CNBC’s
The Suze Orman Show with this record-breaking
Gracie Award,” stated AWRT Chair Mary Bennett. “From the beginning of her career, Suze has worked
tirelessly empowering people-especially women-to take control of their finances.”
“My mission has always been to educate viewers and change the way they feel, think and act about
their money,” said Suze Orman. “And to be recognized for this work by AWRT is a huge honor.”
About Suze Orman
Suze Orman has been called "a force in the world of personal finance" and a "one-woman financial
advice powerhouse" by
USA Today. In May 2008 Time Magazine named Orman as one of the TIME
100, The World’s Most Influential People. A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host,
New York
Times mega bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top
motivational speakers in the world today, Suze is undeniably America's most recognized expert on
personal finance.
About CNBC’s The Suze Orman Show
Covering today's hottest personal financial topics,
The Suze Orman Show helps people make the
connection between self worth and net worth. In a format that's fast-paced, down-to-earth and
entertaining, Suze Orman candidly tells her audience the truth about money so viewers can change the
course of their financial destiny - to have more and be more. They also gain Orman's insight on how to
protect themselves financially, resulting in personal empowerment that's exemplified in their bank
accounts.
The Suze Orman Show airs Saturdays at 9PM & 12AM ET on CNBC.
About the Gracies
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 are made possible through the
generous support of the 2008 title sponsor Dove and The Campaign for Real Beauty, and the following
additional sponsors: Arbitron, Bloomberg, CBS News, Clear Channel Communications, CNBC, CNN,
Disney-ABC Television Group, Ford Motor Company Fund, Harpo Radio, HBO, Hearst-Argyle
Television, Jones Radio Networks, Katz Media Group, Lifetime Networks, MTV, National Association of
Broadcasters, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, NBC Universal,
Nickelodeon, Retirement Living TV, WE tv, William Morris Agency and XM Satellite Radio.
Tickets for the Gala are $395 for AWRT Members/$500 for Non-Members.
CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event,
please contact JLM Public Relations at 212-431-5227.
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.
