Best Grace Scenario: 
Westwood One's Elaina Smith and Saga WVVR/Clarksville, TN's Jai Kershner have earned Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) Gracie Awards. Smith's Gracie is for her Women Want To Hear Women podcast, earning her a nod in the Interactive Media category for Podcast Host – Entertainment. Kershner wins in the Radio Local category for Co-Host Music DJ/Personality – Small/Medium Local for her work as morning co-host as WVVR. Smith will be honored at a dinner May 21 in Beverly Hills; Kershner will receive her award at a luncheon June 26 in New York. Congratulate Smith here and Kershner here.
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