The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) leadership announces Deborah Roberts, senior national affairs correspondent for ABC News and co-anchor of 20/20, will host the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18, at Cipriani in New York City.
AWMF will also honor Suzyn Waldman, pioneering Yankees sports announcer with the Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions to sports broadcasting for over four decades, notably as one of the first women to cover Major League Baseball. “Her dedication and pioneering spirit have paved the way for many women in sports media,” AWMF said.
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Roberts, a veteran journalist, has traveled the globe covering pivotal events and has earned numerous accolades for her in-depth reporting. Among her honors, she received a Peabody Award for the 20/20 special “Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor” and multiple Emmy Awards for her coverage of significant international and national events, including the AIDS crisis in Africa and maternal mortality in Bangladesh.
Additionally, Roberts is a familiar face on Good Morning America and The View, where she serves as a substitute anchor and guest co-host, respectively. Beyond her on-screen achievements, Roberts is an accomplished author. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller, Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life, and co-authored with her husband, Al Roker, Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom for Modern Times.
Becky Brooks, AWMF president, said: “We are honored to have Deborah Roberts, an exemplary journalist and storyteller, host this year’s Gracies Luncheon. Her illustrious career and dedication to impactful reporting epitomize the values we celebrate at the Gracie Awards. Additionally, we are honored to recognize Suzyn Waldman’s pioneering contributions to the industry with the Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award. This event promises to be a memorable celebration of talent and achievement in media.”
The Gracie Awards Luncheon, a cornerstone event of the Gracie Awards, celebrates the exceptional contributions of women in media and will touch on this year’s theme of “Feminine Strength, both Large and Small,” highlighting incredible achievements of women who have documented and narrated critical moments in local communities, providing a platform for student winners whose inspiring content signals a bright future for the media industry.
The National Gracie Award honorees were recognized at the Gracies Gala, May 21, at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif. A full list of winners may be found on the Alliance for Women in Media website. For more information about the 2024 Gracies Luncheon or to secure tickets, click here.
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