Disney Junior General Manager Nancy Kanter To Deliver Keynote At Gracie Awards Luncheon May 23

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced that Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President of Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide, will deliver the keynote address at the 2012 Gracie Awards Luncheon on May 23, 2012 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.   
The Gracie Awards Luncheon will recognize the 2012 local, online, public and student winners. “We are thrilled that Nancy Kanter, an accomplished and powerful woman in media, will deliver the keynote at the 2012 Gracie Awards Luncheon,” said AWM Chair Valerie K. Blackburn.  “With many rising stars in media attending the Gracie Awards Luncheon, we are sure Nancy will inspire the next generation of media leaders.”
Nancy Kanter is responsible for Disney Junior, the multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7 that reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary.
Disney Junior is available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes (via a daily block on Disney Channel) and to millions of other viewers on 28 Disney Junior channels and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world.  On March 23, 2012, Disney Junior will debut as a 24-hour basic cable and satellite channel in the U.S.  Kanter leads the development and production of creative content for Disney Junior, unifying the creative vision and ensuring cohesiveness between programming, promotion and extensions of the brands.  She also oversees strategic direction for the multiplatform Disney Junior brand on TV, digital, and radio platforms.
“The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation appreciates Nancy Kanter’s participation the Gracies,” said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller, CAE.  “The Gracie Awards Luncheon is a wonderful event where we honor an amazing group of women who are changing the face of all types of media, and Nancy’s experience is the perfect complement to their exceptional work.”
The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports.

The Gracies Awards Luncheon is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Ford Motor Company Fund and iVillage. Sponsored tables are available by contacting Gracies Headquarters at 703-506-3290.

Tickets for the Luncheon are available and can be purchased online at www.thegracies.org.  For more information about the 2012 Gracies, please visit www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.
About The Alliance For Women In Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media leverages the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media. Formerly known as American Women in Radio & Television, AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment, and will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2011. The Alliance for Women in Media carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large via inspired thought leadership that illuminates areas of societal need.