Phoebe Griswold, wife of Presiding Bishop Frank T Griswold, was among the "Women Who Make a Difference" honored at WLIW21 New York Public Television’s sixth annual Awards in Excellence Gala, held February 13, 2002 at the Garden City Hotel.

Griswold was honored as Humanitarian of the Year for 2002. Other honorees included the popular British singer Petula Clark (PBS Entertainer of the Year); Nina Lewis Demuth, president, PDA Foundation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. (Excellence in Community Leadership); Janice Reals Ellig, corporate executive and co-author of "What Every Successful Woman Knows: 12 Breakthrough Strategies to Get the Power and Ignite Your Career" (Excellence in Economic Development); and Connie Schwartz, director and chief curator of the Nassau County Museum of Art (Excellence in the Cultural Arts).

"These extraordinary women embody the mission of public television with contributions to our community in the arts, business, education and volunteerism," said WLIW21 president and general manager Terrel L Cass. "Their leadership and accomplishments are an inspiration to us all."

A one-hour broadcast with highlights of the evening airs in New York on Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 PM and Sunday, February 24th at 4:30 PM. WLIW21 New York is the fourth most-watched public television station in the United States, reaching a weekly audience of 1.9 million households.

Article from: ENS