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 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 More65th SoCal Journalism Awards (Photos)
We congratulate the winners of the Los Angeles Press Club’s 65th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Browse through our collection of photos and feel free to share with your friends and colleagues!
See MoreGiselle Fernandez to Receive the LA Press Club’s President’s Award
Spectrum News 1’s Giselle Fernandez has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2023 President’s Awardee for Impact on Media. “Giselle has skillfully interviewed everyone from world leaders and celebrities to everyday heroes,” said LA Press Club President Lisa Richwine. “Each time, she helps uncover a common humanity that improves viewers’ understanding of Los Angeles and the world.” Fernandez is best known for her award-winning journalism with leading U.S. broadcast news organizations CBS and NBC News, where she covered major international news stories and events. Among her numerous posts, Fernandez hosted NBC’s…
See MoreBernard-Henri Lévy is the 2023 LA Press Club Daniel Pearl Awardee
Bernard-Henri Lévy is the recipient of the 2023 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism. He is an internationally renowned philosopher, writer, filmmaker,and playwright who has written more than 40 books. His latest documentary “Slava Ukraini” is currently screening around the world. “I take great honor in presenting the 2023 LA Press Club Daniel Pearl Award to Bernard-Henri Lévy, a true champion of humanity, whose life, writings and journeys so closely personify the meaning of the words: ‘Courage and Integrity in Journalism,’” said Judea Pearl on behalf of The Daniel Pearl Foundation,…
See MoreDavid Ono to Receive LA Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award
ABC7’s David Ono has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2023 Joseph M. Quinn Awardee for Lifetime Achievement. Ono is the co-anchor for ABC7 Eyewitness News at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. He joined ABC7 in 1996 and during that time has witnessed history worldwide, covering Hurricane Katrina, Haiti’s earthquake and Japan’s tsunami. He traveled across Europe and Asia chronicling the brave acts of the Nisei soldiers from World War II. “David Ono has brought important news to Los Angeles and the world through his daily reporting and documentaries,” said Los Angeles Press…
See MoreAlene Tchekmedyian to Receive the LA Press Club’s Guardian Award
Los Angeles Times’ Alene Tchekmedyian has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2023 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. “I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Los Angeles Press Club, an organization that has done so much to lift up local journalists. I am grateful to my editors for their constant guidance, my colleagues who I learn from every day and all of the people willing to share stories of misconduct within the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department at great risk to themselves,” Tchekmedyan said. Tchekmedyian covered the Los…
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