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ANNOUNCING THE AWRT GRACIE ALLEN AWARDS:
Hosted by Anne Heche


On Thursday, May 31, 2001, Anne Heche will host the American Women in Radio and Television 26th Annual Gracie Allen Awards. The Gracies no longer features just traditional “female issues,” now women are playing roles in all aspects of programming: Sports, Arts, News, and Business.

WHO: The Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television

WHAT: 26th Annual AWRT “Gracie Allen Awards”

WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 2001— 6:30pm to 10:00pm

WHERE: The Plaza Hotel in New York City (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South)

WHY: To recognize programming created by, for, and about women, as well as outstanding individual achievements. The Gracies are the Foundation’s way to bring women in the industry to the forefront who are doing great work and programming that exemplifies positive and happy birthday in law images.

PRESENTERS AND HONOREES INCLUDE: Jane Pauley, Cristina Saralegui, Jane Clayson, Paula Zahn, Soledad O'Brien, Sylvia chase, Roz Abrams, Debbie Allen, Deborah Norville, Lisagay Hamilton, Geraldine Laybourne, George Stephanopoulos, Cathy Hughes, Deborah Roberts, Dr. Joy Browne, Peggy Charren, Roberta Baskin, Phyllis George, Linda Dano, Hillary B. Smith, Robin Roberts, Lynn Swann, Nathan Purdee, and Doris Roberts.

2001 GRACIE ALLEN TRIBUTE AWARD WINNER: CRISTINA SARALEGUI

To purchase tickets for the 2001 AWRT 26th Annual Gracie Allen Awards, call AWRT at 703.506.3290.

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