McVay, Smith Honored With Gracie Awards

Jessica McVay with husband

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) Tuesday honored nationally syndicated radio personality, Jessica “Jai” McVay with two 2016 Gracie Awards for outstanding achievement in programming.

Also gonored was Elaina Smith, Co-Host of nationally syndicated radio show NASH Nights Live, who picked up a Gracie in Beverly Hills last night for National Radio Special. Smith's recognition comes in a record-breaking year, in terms of total number of submissions for Gracie Awards consideration.

The Gracie Awards celebrate women by recognizing their outstanding achievements across all sectors in media.

Elaina Smith

McVay earned two national Gracies this year for her work as Co-Host of the weekly talk radio shows, Dawson McAllister Live With Jessica McVay and Dawson McAllister Late Nights, heard on over 50 radio stations across the U.S. and Canada, including a Gracie for Public Service Announcement, “McVay Minute” for Dawson McAllister Association. McVay’s recognition comes in a record-breaking year, in terms of total number of submissions for Gracie Awards consideration.

The 41st annual Gracie Awards were presented at a gala awards show on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. McVay and Smith accepted thier awards along with fellow national honorees including: Tina Fey, Angela Bassett, Cynthia Nixon, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vera Farmiga and Kathie Lee Gifford.