"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
“This year’s honorees are doing exactly that across every platform, every format, every audience. We are proud; we are moved, and we are honored to say their names out loud.”
“The 51st Gracie Awards will honor the enduring influence of those who paved the way and spotlight the voices who continue to challenge, innovate, and lead."
We tend to overlook that there are GOOD managers tasked with delivering the news from the C-Suite, which is also hard on them. I’ve been on that side of it as well.
“Generous donations will allow us to continue offering vital resources and opportunities to young women who are poised to make significant contributions to the media industry."
“I was unfortunately -- believe it or not -- too young to have met the legendary Gracie Allen, who is the inspiration for these awards, but I think we might have had a lot in common and her iconic work..."
The winners of the awards will be celebrated at the foundation's annual gala on Tuesday, May 21st at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, in Los Angeles.
"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."