Pam Oliver Named 2018 Gracie Awards Winner for Her Exemplary Contributions in Sports

Pam Oliver Named 2018 Gracie Awards Winner for Her Exemplary Contributions in Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Vernon Cheek Tuesday, April 17, 2018 [email protected] Eddie Motl [email protected] PAM OLIVER NAMED 2018 GRACIE AWARDS WINNER FOR HER EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS IN SPORTS Los Angeles – FOX Sports’ veteran sportscaster Pam Oliver has been named a 2018 Gracie Awards winner for her exemplary contributions in sports announced today by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF). She will accept the award at the 43rd annual Gracie Awards Gala highlighting women in television, radio, cable and social media in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, May 22. “I’m extremely thankful to be recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation with a Gracie Award,” said Oliver. “I can recall a time in sports television when there weren’t as many women in the forefront or behind the scenes but thanks to key decision makers, women are recognized more and more for their contributions to sports media.” Oliver currently serves as senior correspondent, contributing feature stories and sideline reports for FOX NFL and FOX NFL SUNDAY. Oliver has been part of FOX Sports family for over two decades and has been part of FOX’s coverage of eight Super Bowls since joining the network in 1995. A graduate of Florida A&M University, Oliver earned her degree in broadcast journalism and was a NCAA and AIAW track and field All-American in both the 400 meters and the mile relay. She was inducted into her alma mater’s sports hall of fame in 1996. The Gracie Awards celebrates the individual achievements and impeccable programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, cable and interactive media. Honorees were selected in national, local and student markets, including both commercial and non- commercial outlets. “Pam Oliver is one of the most respected sportscaster’s in our industry and epitomizes what a sports reporter should represent through her tireless work ethic,” said John Entz, President, FOX Sports Production and Executive Producer. “Her professionalism and her ability to foster key relationships is why we depend on her to talk to the biggest names in the business during the most memorable moments. We couldn’t be prouder.” The Gracie Awards celebrates the individual achievements and impeccable programming created by, for and about women in radio, television and interactive media. Honorees were selected in national, local and student markets, including both commercial and non-commercial outlets. About FOX Sports FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com and FOX Sports GO. Also included in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint- venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network. For more information on FOX sports coverage, including weekly schedules, photography and additional information, visit FOX Sports Press Pass. - FOX SPORTS - .

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