CBS News' Erin Moriarty To Receive Alliance For Women In Media Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award At Gracie Awards Luncheon

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CBS NEWS "48 HOURS" correspondent ERIN MORIARTY is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION at its 44th annual GRACIE AWARDS luncheon on JUNE 26th in NEW YORK.

"The GRACIE AWARDS celebrate the bravery of storytellers to share relevant, compelling content while pushing boundaries to create an environment of equality," said KATZ RADIO GROUP President and AWM/F Chair CHRISTINE TRAVAGLINI.

AWM/F Executive Director BECKY BROOKS added, "Throughout her 40-year journalism career, ERIN MORIARTY's well-researched, diligent approach to covering stories about crime and justice, about consumer issues and much more has been consistent and illustrates why she is so worthy of this Lifetime Achievement Award. Through the GRACIES, we are incredibly proud to honor and celebrate outstanding talent and content by, for and about women."

"This is an incredible honor to receive this GRACIE from the ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA," said MORIARTY. "It is truly humbling to be recognized with this award and to join the list of notable women who have come before me. It is because of this organization that I, and so many others, have flourished in our profession."

The luncheon, honoring local, public radio, and student GRACIES winners, will be hosted by NBC NEWS "WEEKEND TODAY" and "3RD HOUR OF TODAY" co-host SHEINELLE JONES, with BRYNN ELLIOTT performing.

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