We congratulate the winners of the Los Angeles Press Club’s 66th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Browse through our collection of photos and feel free to share with your friends and colleagues!
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Jane Seymour to Receive the LA Press Club’s Public Service Award
Actress, producer, artist and philanthropist Jane Seymour has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2024 Bill Rosendahl Public Service Awardee. “While Jane Seymour has entertained audiences through memorable film and TV roles, she also has made many contributions off-screen,” said LA Press Club President Lisa Richwine. “She encourages kindness and helping others through the Open Heart Foundation and has inspired women by speaking up about ageism.” Ms. Seymour is a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner and recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE). She has proven her talents…
See MoreEvan Gershkovich Named the 2024 Daniel Pearl Awardee
The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that the 2024 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism will go to Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal, the same outlet Daniel Pearl worked for. “We are extremely pleased to see the Daniel Pearl Award being awarded to Evan Gershkovich who, like Danny before him, has come to symbolize Press Freedom and the importance of truthful reporting,” said Judea Pearl, speaking for both himself and his family. “We hope this award brings hope and encouragement to Evan…
See MoreWe Mourn the Passing of Iconic Entertainment Journalist Sam Rubin
The Los Angeles Press Club is saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Sam Rubin. Los Angeles’ journalism community has lost one of its shining stars. Entertainment reporting will not be the same without his distinctive voice. In 2010, Sam Rubin was honored with the Luminary Award for Career Achievement from the LA Press Club. In addition, he has won numerous awards from the club.
See MoreWe’ve Got Funds for Students and Journalists — Apply Today
In case you missed it, the application period for the LAPC’s Tony Ross Scholarship, Charles M. Rappleye Investigative Journalism Award and its Reporting on Systemic Racism Grant is currently open! That’s money available to students and journalists looking for funding and support for deeply reported projects. Read below to learn more, but keep in mind the deadline to apply for these programs is May 13, so start working on those applications today! Got a question? Email info@lapressclub.org. Tony Ross Scholarship Richard Ross has partnered with the LA Press Club to create…
See MoreMickey H. Osterreicher to Receive the LA Press Club’s Guardian Award
Mickey H. Osterreicher, general counsel to the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2024 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. “It’s hard to summarize how much Mickey has done for press freedom,” said Adam Rose, chair of the LA Press Club’s press rights committee. “He’s given philosophical oration in Congress and navigated airspace regulations for drone photographers. His voice rings clearly with journalists and government officials alike.” These are just a couple of reasons the LAPC is honoring Osterreicher. “Mickey has brought his unique expertise to bear…
See MoreStephen A. Smith to Receive the LA Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Host, producer, analyst and author Stephen A. Smith has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2024 Joseph M Quinn Awardee for Lifetime Achievement. “Stephen A. Smith is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in the country and brings unparalleled passion to his job,” said Los Angeles Press Club President Lisa Richwine. Serving as featured commentator and executive producer, Smith is the driving force behind ESPN’s immensely popular debate show, First Take, the #1 sports morning show since 2012. As the charismatic host of his own podcast, The Stephen A. Smith…
See More‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Wins the LA Press Club’s Veritas Award
The Los Angeles Press Club is thrilled to announce the winner of its 9th annual Veritas Award for Best Film Based on or Inspired by Real Events and People. This award is judged by the 1,000-member strong LAPC — based equally upon fidelity of subject matter and artistic excellence. The 2024 winner is Killers of the Flower Moon, produced by Apple Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone, directed by Martin Scorsese. Killers of the Flower Moon is based on the true events following the…
See MoreLAPC Board Election Results
The results are in! All incumbent nominees were reelected by the voting members of the Los Angeles Press Club. The L.A. Times’ Brittany Levine Beckman, Vanity Fair’s Rebeca Ford, Bloomberg’s John Gittelsohn, KCET/PBS SoCal’s Nic Cha Kim, The Wall Street Journal’s Sarah Krouse, Starling Lab’s Adam Rose and Variety’s Chris Willman will continue to serve on the LAPC’s Board of Directors. Adam Rose and John Gittelsohn will continue to serve as the press club’s secretary and treasurer, respectively. Click here to learn more about the members of the board.
See MoreThe David Robb Civil Justice Award
The Los Angeles Press Club is pleased to announce a new award named after the late investigative reporter David Robb, who covered Hollywood for 40+ years. The stories Robb investigated and reported on changed the entertainment industry for the better. David Robb worked tirelessly to expose injustices, prejudices and corruption inside the entertainment industry. He wrote stories that shined a light on pedophiles working with children, the long work hours imposed on children, and the fact that blacklisted writers of the 1950s still had not received their writing credits. He…
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