Elizabeth Smart To Keynote The Gracies Leadership Awards

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THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA (AWM) welcomes ELIZABETH SMART, author, founder of the "ELIZABETH SMART Foundation" and children's advocate, as keynote at the GRACIES LEADERSHIP AWARDS on THURSDAY, NOV. 21st, at THE PLAZA HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY. 

"THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA has a strong history of supporting and celebrating women in media. I am honored to be a part of an event that aims to inspire a new generation of trailblazers," said SMART.

SMART is best known for her abduction in 2002 and has since become the founder of the "ELIZABETH SMART Foundation" and an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs, and National legislation. She is also the author of the New York Times best-selling book "My Story", "You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment" and "Where There's Hope."   

"THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA is proud to honor women for their extraordinary accomplishments," said Exec. Dir. BECKY BROOKS. "It is our honor to have ELIZABETH SMART, a past GRACIE winner, as this year's keynote speaker, as her address will surely inspire and empower all in attendance."   

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