For decades, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has bestowed the coveted Gracie Award on the producers, directors, actors and writers for extraordinary work. The Gracies are named for the iconic Gracie Allen, who was indeed as much a talent as she was a brilliant and visionary business leader. The Gracie Leadership Award spotlights the media industry’s business leaders. The Gracies represent all individuals who work tirelessly to bring the very best in programming to millions of people around the world.