Deadline Hollywood describes the awards as follows: The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created by, for, and about women in radio, television, cable, and interactive media.
The Gracie Awards Gala has been regularly held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
The Gracie Awards Luncheon, a more casual event, honors local, public, online, and student works and has been held in New York.
[3] The 2020 ceremony was held virtually on September 10, 2020, and honorees included Katy Perry for the Gracies Impact Award, Gayle King, Michelle Williams, Niecy Nash, Trisha Yearwood, Ginger Zee, Alex Duda and Izzie Pick Ibarra.
[4] The following were the categories as of the 2014 ceremony:[5] Gala Hosts from 2005 to 2014 Paula Zahn, Megan Mullally, Lesley Visser, Giuliana Rancic, Niecy Nash, Maria Menounos, Patricia Heaton, Angela Kinsey, Lana Parrilla, Aisha Tyler Gala Performers from 2005 to 2014 Gloria Gaynor, Miri Ben-Ari, Dance Times Square, Onyx, Elisabeth Withers-Mendez, Dwana Smallwood, Girl Scouts Chorus of Nassau County, Taylor Swift,[6] Dianne Reeves, Melissa Pabon Dancers, Darlin Garcia, The Stunners, Macy Gray, Melissa Etheridge, Deniece Williams, Kimberley Locke Luncheon Hosts from 2005 to 2014 Rene Syler, Roz Abrams, Nancy Giles, Kim Guthrie, Deborah Norville, Moll Anderson Caring Is Sexy Award Angie Harmon, Giuliana Rancic Dove Real Beauty Award Shaun Robinson, Jessica Simpson, Amy Poehler, Lisa Ling, Joy Behar, Linda Ellerbee, Gayle King