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The Walt Disney Company emerged as a prominent winner at this year’s Gracie Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in media. Organized by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), the awards recognize women who are “telling the truth and making it impossible to look away,” according to the foundation’s announcement.
“Women’s stories not only mirror the world but also shape and transform it, refusing to let it remain unchanged,” stated Becky Brooks, president of AWMF. “This year’s awardees are accomplishing this feat across diverse platforms, formats, and audiences. We are proud, inspired, and honored to celebrate their contributions.”
Disney’s impressive array of awards covers various segments of its company, including ABC News, Hulu, ESPN, National Geographic, and Disney Branded Television. A standout accolade was a Grand Award presented to ABC News Studios and Hulu for their documentary “Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything.”
In the scripted and competition categories, Hulu’s “Paradise” clinched the top drama title, while “Dancing with the Stars” was recognized as the leading competition series. Disney Branded Television also secured wins, with “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” taking the family series award, “Harlem Ice” honored as a sports documentary series, and “The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl” receiving acclaim. Additionally, “The Simpsons” earned a win for its animated comedy episode “Aunt Misbehavin’.”
ABC News’s “Nightline” was celebrated as the best news program, and “20/20” was recognized as the top news magazine, with Deborah Roberts receiving accolades for her role as the audio podcast host for “20/20: After Show.” In the realm of sports, ESPN’s Jenn Hildreth was distinguished for her on-air talent, while Kristen Lappas received the best director award for her work on the series “The Kingdom.”
The company’s documentary and scripted content also performed well, with National Geographic’s “Sally” winning for documentary and “Cleopatra’s Final Secret” recognized for historical documentary. Within the streaming ranks, Hulu’s Sharon Horgan won best supporting actress for “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” and Quiana Burns was named top non-fiction showrunner for “The Tamron Hall Show.”
Local and student winners, including WABC’s Sam Ryan and the team behind ABC7 KGO-TV’s “A Mother’s Hope,” will be recognized later this summer at the Gracie Awards Luncheon.
The celebration will continue at the Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 19, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. National winners will be honored at the Gala alongside fellow 2026 recipients including Oprah Winfrey, Abby Phillip and Sarah Snook.
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