46th Annual Gracie Awards Announced 2021 Winners

The 2021 Gracie Awards have announced the 2021 winners. The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. They also acknowledge the individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.

Named after the late Gracie Allen, the Gracie Awards acknowledge outstanding team leadership and individual achievement. The Gracies focus on women who are making positive change and who further the discussion of what a fulfilling career in media looks like.

Categories for the 2021 Gracie Awards include: Television National Honorees, Digital Media National Honorees, Television Local Honorees, Radio Non-Commercial Local Honorees, Radio Local Honorees, Television Student Honorees, Radio Student Honorees, Digital Media Student Honorees, and Honorable Mentions.

Here are the podcasts that won a 2021 Gracie Award:

DIGITAL MEDIA NATIONAL HONOREES:

Carol Sutton LewisGround Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis – Ground Control Parenting – Podcast, Educational

Hillary ClintonYou And Me Both with Hillary Clinton – iHeartRadio – Podcast Host, Entertainment

Kavitha A. DavidsonThe Lead – Wondery & The Athletic – Podcast, Sports

Malika BilalThe Take – Al Jazeera Digital, Audio – Podcast Host, News

MOBITUARIES: Anna May WongDeath of a Trailblazer (CBS Sunday Morning) – CBS News – Podcast, Entertainment

Somebody – Topic Studios, The Intercept, and the Invisible Institute – Podcast, Investigative

Stephanie Wittles Wachs, Jackie Danziger, Jessica Cordova KramerLast Day (Season 2) – Lemonada Media – Podcast Producer

The Michelle Obama Podcast – Spotify & Higher Ground – Podcast, Lifestyle

Tika Sumpter and Thai RandolphThe Suga – Stitcher – Podcast Co-host/Ensemble

DIGITAL MEDIA STUDENT HONOREES:

Madison LawsonThe Obvious Question – KBIA – Podcast Host

HONORABLE MENTIONS – DIGITAL MEDIA NATIONAL:

Heavy Medals: Inside the Karolyi Gymnastics Empire – ESPN – Podcast, Sports

Martine St-Victor & Isabelle RacicotSeat at the Table – CBC Podcasts – Podcast Co-Host/Ensemble

Sheryl Crow: Words + MusicSheryl Crow: Words + Music – Audible, Inc. – Podcast, Entertainment