July 2, 2007
CNN news producer A. Chris Gajilan won an Individual Achievement Award for Outstanding Producer - News. The Gracie Allen Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognizes exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of electronic media. Chris was recognized by this group for her dedication to journalism and her commitment to bringing the world closer together through her reporting on the human condition. In 2006, Chris led reporting teams into Israel, Lebanon, Chad and other war ravaged areas of Africa.