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Shirley Strawberry Receives National Radio Co-Host Gracie Award

Last night at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, Shirley Strawberry was honored at The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation's 43rd Annual Gracie Awards where she received the National Radio Co-Host award.

The radio legend has a career spanning over three decades and graced the stage to receive her award in her mother's honor.

Well said Ms. Strawberry, well said!

The annual event recognizes some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media, and Shirley was in good company with additional honorees including: April Ryan, Hoda Kotb, Issa Rae, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Katie Couric, Megan Mullally, Pam Oliver and Reese Witherspoon.

Check out a few pics from the evening below:

Premiere Networks Vice President of Affiliate Relations/Urban Programming Martin Melius, Nephew Tommy, Carla Ferrell and Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott.

Shirley with her husband, Ernesto.

Honoree and CNN Political Analyst, April Ryan.

Presenter and TV personality, Shaun Robinson.

With so many wonderful speeches given, honoree and sports analyst, Pam Oliver delivered a powerful message on how important it is to protect your dreams.

PAM OLIVER - PROTECT YOUR DREAMS

And if you have dreams and aspirations of one day getting a job in radio, Shirley has some advice for you.

SHIRLEY STRAWBERRY - ADVICE

Continue to dream big!

Congratulations to our very own, Shirley Strawberry!

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