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October 10th, 2023, 09:21 AM
From Radio Insight:
https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2023/05/Delilah-187x200.jpgThe Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is proud to announce radio legend Delilah will be honored with the inaugural Gracies Icon Award at the 2023 Gracies Leadership Awards (http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BQLMg07PiFrdfidUK-2BORW-2FY8Wf1GcjOYIvGO6CI0IonqfhNtqmgu-2BhTHB42sTIWW6lazlR9BLa43QXceNbIqjFeFG-2BYHB7Ye3tE096CkFvArC-2FuGVfc-2FeKkqllUsvhVx7eB-2BiNGvI4H43MlyHyQKp2HSeiuK27IZVJlcLvf6KGyL0UTumI5G qLqdzOMX-2FDt9Zc-3Dnxrh_6OvyRfaWi56-2F-2BxWvfQXG9mL8xunED7FZTdgeQTVZpm3kddSuynGSO11qZvN-2BGqLJBZtPpTAwtAS-2BXuAv5T-2Ba0KB0rorWGABjghRM70JWSE6qwni9nJk-2BlSjV8ZPR9R-2FfA-2B7IKPjqimOs5LYFjjgKTxKlHFIPczb2ttsLdaIzfNPEad6MYS d5otNVitQ7NV2kUlQI4nvRI0jfh9pMgMt9lKMj12133L-2FAJUogoBxK8Y0MYtSTJUNpFXTWvmDmiMtL7r6m5lmqplm4zEX orAV1M1J2km7gwlFlgd97UDpFQujryloNVhfihoRFGMgO1fgQk 8YwgFxU5eIB4z-2FPJGqsqA-3D-3D). Delilah, often referred to as the “Oprah of Radio,” will be celebrated for her outstanding contributions to the world of radio and her unwavering commitment to uplifting and empowering listeners.
“We are thrilled to present the first-ever Gracies Icon Award to Delilah,” said Becky Brooks, President of the Alliance for Women in Media. “Delilah’s remarkable career in broadcasting has been a source inspiration and empowerment for countless women in the industry. Her commitment to connecting with her audience through the airwaves is truly exceptional. Delilah embodies the spirit of the Gracie Awards, and we are honored to celebrate her achievements at this year’s event.”
With a career spanning over three decades, Delilah has captured the hearts of millions with her soothing voice, open heart, and love for music. She currently holds the title of the most-listened-to woman on radio in the United States.
Delilah’s career has garnered numerous accolades, including her induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016 and the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcast Hall of Fame in 2017. Her induction into the NAB Broadcast Hall of Fame was a historic moment, marking the first time in 35 years that a woman received such a distinction. Delilah also earned a coveted Marconi Award for “Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year” from the NAB in 2016. Furthermore, she is a regular recipient of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” honor by Radio Ink and previously received the “Outstanding Host Entertainment/Information” award at the Alliance for Women in Media’s 37th Annual Gracie Awards Gala.
Delilah’s unique blend of storytelling, empathetic listening, and encouragement, all accompanied by adult contemporary music, has made her a top-ranked radio host with both female and male listeners in cities across the nation. She has described her show as a “safety zone where listeners take off their armor, slip into a ‘Mr. Rogers’ cardigan, sit around the electronic hearth, and share their secrets.”
In addition to her illustrious on-air radio career, Delilah is an author and also a radio station owner, purchasing the radio station that provided her with her broadcasting start at age 14, KDUN AM in Reedsport, Oregon, in 2021.The station was bankrupt at the time of her purchase, providing her an opportunity to restore the only local market media resource to the community.
Beyond her work in radio and writing, Delilah’s dedication to improving the lives of children is truly remarkable. As a mother of 15 children, 12 of whom she adopted, she founded the Point Hope foundation in 2004 as a voice for forgotten children worldwide.
The Gracies Icon Award celebrates Delilah’s outstanding career, dedication to her listeners, and her relentless commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others. AWM is proud to honor her at the Gracies Leadership Awards on November 13 at Tribeca 360? in New York City, alongside previously announced honorees (http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BQLMg07PiFrdfidUK-2BORW-2FYQMuQYkmYeMTxbp7fVQLmGEvTyMhQCd3MFfJyQCcMxgpUYwR MYh-2FDwuUrYZVc3DQM9pNiBm68w2SLkeqh1QyJrgfAv7kGsNxXFrn HvXz38eAAWiC-2BdPy8Dhr7rNWqV44dA29e1zi01y4X6xkoKvdvHA-3D-3Dh8Il_6OvyRfaWi56-2F-2BxWvfQXG9mL8xunED7FZTdgeQTVZpm3kddSuynGSO11qZvN-2BGqLJBZtPpTAwtAS-2BXuAv5T-2Ba0KB0rorWGABjghRM70JWSE6qwni9nJk-2BlSjV8ZPR9R-2FfA-2B7IKPjqimOs5LYFjjgKTxKlHFIPczb2ttsLdaIzfNPEad6MYS d5otNVitQ7NV2koC0WDEQEN15TMhO4q5fXBa1-2FQceU4MH6H6W-2BHaWJwzcX0NwpQzMwbibNnKX6i2VB3fwhHglgYuvxIW-2Fv9JWovYaCQmwf-2FWhPgQLR9Cx5z9WaJFu9tZ0B5X3KPHlUHjI61kFfHBgOZ5UrC TS-2B2SX64Q-3D-3D), Rebekah Dopp, Rosalyn Durant, Suzanne Grimes, Rashida Jones, Susan Larkin, Lori Locke, and Kay Olin.
Special thanks to sponsors of the Gracies Leadership Awards including, Audacy, Clear Channel Outdoor, Cumulus Media/Westwood One, ESPN, Google News Initiative, Katz Media Group, NBCUniversal News Group, NCTA ? The Internet & Television Association, and WideOrbit.
For more information about the Alliance for Women in Media and the Gracies Leadership Awards, please visit allwomeninmedia.org (http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BQLMg07PiFrdfidUK-2BORW-2FYZHX3cO68pwC2bPuLnPhcR1z1yoY9PgrR6Hb-2FV2Le5yqcErfTrRgjZAsMHeQU2F4ulWuAsK-2FrcWsao-2FSoXqipcNBcgF3vtpaqITpSjhEH078KaJw8JesxNJiqyia7u2 ndcWt6KP-2B3kDMyjbn6kcTgVOP4HGRpT-2FMSB-2BCRXubVtik-3D17fm_6OvyRfaWi56-2F-2BxWvfQXG9mL8xunED7FZTdgeQTVZpm3kddSuynGSO11qZvN-2BGqLJBZtPpTAwtAS-2BXuAv5T-2Ba0KB0rorWGABjghRM70JWSE6qwni9nJk-2BlSjV8ZPR9R-2FfA-2B7IKPjqimOs5LYFjjgKTxKlHFIPczb2ttsLdaIzfNPEad6MYS d5otNVitQ7NV2kY6UQr-2FgCZ60HxKmv79o7EhdaO4998QT2dvtQ8Wj3Mj7vnsIGIHScjY IjU3Z5-2B4P278YVdiFw-2FwKSAnIB7W2wfVUfzNO6oa-2BP2OiMkioppSk58VyfdP8yufe-2FUmk198RBw5nYHThphiW4pOeiNCBRdA-3D-3D)
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https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2023/05/Delilah-187x200.jpgThe Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is proud to announce radio legend Delilah will be honored with the inaugural Gracies Icon Award at the 2023 Gracies Leadership Awards (http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BQLMg07PiFrdfidUK-2BORW-2FY8Wf1GcjOYIvGO6CI0IonqfhNtqmgu-2BhTHB42sTIWW6lazlR9BLa43QXceNbIqjFeFG-2BYHB7Ye3tE096CkFvArC-2FuGVfc-2FeKkqllUsvhVx7eB-2BiNGvI4H43MlyHyQKp2HSeiuK27IZVJlcLvf6KGyL0UTumI5G qLqdzOMX-2FDt9Zc-3Dnxrh_6OvyRfaWi56-2F-2BxWvfQXG9mL8xunED7FZTdgeQTVZpm3kddSuynGSO11qZvN-2BGqLJBZtPpTAwtAS-2BXuAv5T-2Ba0KB0rorWGABjghRM70JWSE6qwni9nJk-2BlSjV8ZPR9R-2FfA-2B7IKPjqimOs5LYFjjgKTxKlHFIPczb2ttsLdaIzfNPEad6MYS d5otNVitQ7NV2kUlQI4nvRI0jfh9pMgMt9lKMj12133L-2FAJUogoBxK8Y0MYtSTJUNpFXTWvmDmiMtL7r6m5lmqplm4zEX orAV1M1J2km7gwlFlgd97UDpFQujryloNVhfihoRFGMgO1fgQk 8YwgFxU5eIB4z-2FPJGqsqA-3D-3D). Delilah, often referred to as the “Oprah of Radio,” will be celebrated for her outstanding contributions to the world of radio and her unwavering commitment to uplifting and empowering listeners.
“We are thrilled to present the first-ever Gracies Icon Award to Delilah,” said Becky Brooks, President of the Alliance for Women in Media. “Delilah’s remarkable career in broadcasting has been a source inspiration and empowerment for countless women in the industry. Her commitment to connecting with her audience through the airwaves is truly exceptional. Delilah embodies the spirit of the Gracie Awards, and we are honored to celebrate her achievements at this year’s event.”
With a career spanning over three decades, Delilah has captured the hearts of millions with her soothing voice, open heart, and love for music. She currently holds the title of the most-listened-to woman on radio in the United States.
Delilah’s career has garnered numerous accolades, including her induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016 and the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcast Hall of Fame in 2017. Her induction into the NAB Broadcast Hall of Fame was a historic moment, marking the first time in 35 years that a woman received such a distinction. Delilah also earned a coveted Marconi Award for “Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year” from the NAB in 2016. Furthermore, she is a regular recipient of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” honor by Radio Ink and previously received the “Outstanding Host Entertainment/Information” award at the Alliance for Women in Media’s 37th Annual Gracie Awards Gala.
Delilah’s unique blend of storytelling, empathetic listening, and encouragement, all accompanied by adult contemporary music, has made her a top-ranked radio host with both female and male listeners in cities across the nation. She has described her show as a “safety zone where listeners take off their armor, slip into a ‘Mr. Rogers’ cardigan, sit around the electronic hearth, and share their secrets.”
In addition to her illustrious on-air radio career, Delilah is an author and also a radio station owner, purchasing the radio station that provided her with her broadcasting start at age 14, KDUN AM in Reedsport, Oregon, in 2021.The station was bankrupt at the time of her purchase, providing her an opportunity to restore the only local market media resource to the community.
Beyond her work in radio and writing, Delilah’s dedication to improving the lives of children is truly remarkable. As a mother of 15 children, 12 of whom she adopted, she founded the Point Hope foundation in 2004 as a voice for forgotten children worldwide.
The Gracies Icon Award celebrates Delilah’s outstanding career, dedication to her listeners, and her relentless commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others. AWM is proud to honor her at the Gracies Leadership Awards on November 13 at Tribeca 360? in New York City, alongside previously announced honorees (http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BQLMg07PiFrdfidUK-2BORW-2FYQMuQYkmYeMTxbp7fVQLmGEvTyMhQCd3MFfJyQCcMxgpUYwR MYh-2FDwuUrYZVc3DQM9pNiBm68w2SLkeqh1QyJrgfAv7kGsNxXFrn HvXz38eAAWiC-2BdPy8Dhr7rNWqV44dA29e1zi01y4X6xkoKvdvHA-3D-3Dh8Il_6OvyRfaWi56-2F-2BxWvfQXG9mL8xunED7FZTdgeQTVZpm3kddSuynGSO11qZvN-2BGqLJBZtPpTAwtAS-2BXuAv5T-2Ba0KB0rorWGABjghRM70JWSE6qwni9nJk-2BlSjV8ZPR9R-2FfA-2B7IKPjqimOs5LYFjjgKTxKlHFIPczb2ttsLdaIzfNPEad6MYS d5otNVitQ7NV2koC0WDEQEN15TMhO4q5fXBa1-2FQceU4MH6H6W-2BHaWJwzcX0NwpQzMwbibNnKX6i2VB3fwhHglgYuvxIW-2Fv9JWovYaCQmwf-2FWhPgQLR9Cx5z9WaJFu9tZ0B5X3KPHlUHjI61kFfHBgOZ5UrC TS-2B2SX64Q-3D-3D), Rebekah Dopp, Rosalyn Durant, Suzanne Grimes, Rashida Jones, Susan Larkin, Lori Locke, and Kay Olin.
Special thanks to sponsors of the Gracies Leadership Awards including, Audacy, Clear Channel Outdoor, Cumulus Media/Westwood One, ESPN, Google News Initiative, Katz Media Group, NBCUniversal News Group, NCTA ? The Internet & Television Association, and WideOrbit.
For more information about the Alliance for Women in Media and the Gracies Leadership Awards, please visit allwomeninmedia.org (http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BQLMg07PiFrdfidUK-2BORW-2FYZHX3cO68pwC2bPuLnPhcR1z1yoY9PgrR6Hb-2FV2Le5yqcErfTrRgjZAsMHeQU2F4ulWuAsK-2FrcWsao-2FSoXqipcNBcgF3vtpaqITpSjhEH078KaJw8JesxNJiqyia7u2 ndcWt6KP-2B3kDMyjbn6kcTgVOP4HGRpT-2FMSB-2BCRXubVtik-3D17fm_6OvyRfaWi56-2F-2BxWvfQXG9mL8xunED7FZTdgeQTVZpm3kddSuynGSO11qZvN-2BGqLJBZtPpTAwtAS-2BXuAv5T-2Ba0KB0rorWGABjghRM70JWSE6qwni9nJk-2BlSjV8ZPR9R-2FfA-2B7IKPjqimOs5LYFjjgKTxKlHFIPczb2ttsLdaIzfNPEad6MYS d5otNVitQ7NV2kY6UQr-2FgCZ60HxKmv79o7EhdaO4998QT2dvtQ8Wj3Mj7vnsIGIHScjY IjU3Z5-2B4P278YVdiFw-2FwKSAnIB7W2wfVUfzNO6oa-2BP2OiMkioppSk58VyfdP8yufe-2FUmk198RBw5nYHThphiW4pOeiNCBRdA-3D-3D)
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