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Women in media & entertainment

BookFest 2022

THE BOOKFEST VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE! Did you miss a talk or a panel? Could not watch the live broadcast? Or maybe, you want to rewatch a specific discussion again! As promised, the videos for The Spring 2022 BookFest are now up on YouTube and The BookFest website. So feel free to relive the magic of our bookish event.

Gracie Awards

TAYLOR SWIFT, JEWEL & LAUREN ASH RECEIVE SPECIAL HONORS AT THE 46TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS *Credit: Getty Images for AWM (Alliance for Women in Media Foundation)

Edie Hand

Acclaimed celebrity chef, author, philanthropist, speaker, AWM member and businesswoman who's all about family. In fact, Edie's own family includes—the one and only—Elvis Presley. In this podcast by 'Big on Small', Edie shares her Pearls of Life and how to rise above these uncertain times to create a better tomorrow.

About Us

Founded in 1952, our mission is to advance the impact of women in media by educating and acting as a resource to our members, the industry and our community. AWM SoCal is dedicated to empowering career development and driving positive change for our industry.

The Southern California Affiliate of the national nonprofit, Alliance for Women in Media, offers local benefits to its members including:

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AWM SoCal & the AWM So Cal Foundation have established a scholarship fund to aid in the higher education of promising students.

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Our esteemed Board members come from CBS Television, Universal Music Group, Women of Global Change, PRHollywood and more.

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AWM SoCal welcomes corporate partnerships for educational programs. special events and the Genii Awards. Recognition packages are available and negotiable.