ABC7’s longtime sports anchor and host Rob Fukuzaki has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Joseph M Quinn Awardee for Lifetime Achievement. “I am truly humbled, honored and blown away with this distinguished recognition,” Fukuzaki said. “It also gives me great pride seeing the names who were honored before me, many who I look up to and who I feel so fortunate to call them colleagues and friends. Knowing I will be joining that list is overwhelming and so very humbling at the same time.” Fukuzaki is the weekday sports…
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Carol Sobel to Receive the LA Press Club’s Guardian Award
Civil rights lawyer Carol Sobel has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. “The history of civil rights in Los Angeles is as glamorous and gritty as the town itself, packed with famous characters and scenes. And you couldn’t tell that history without at least a couple chapters about the contributions of Carol Sobel,” said LAPC Press Rights Chair Adam Rose. There are many reasons to celebrate Ms. Sobel. “For decades, she’s championed press freedom among many other important causes. Her pro bono representation…
Read MoreMaria Ressa is the 2026 LA Press Club Daniel Pearl Awardee
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa is the LAPC 2026 Daniel Pearl Awardee for Courage and Integrity in Journalism. “We are extremely pleased to see the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism awarded to Maria Ressa, who, like Danny before her, has come to symbolize press freedom, the protection of journalists, and the importance of truthful reportin in the fight against corruption, disinformation, and theocratic regimes that threaten peace and human rights,” said Judea Pearl, father of Daniel Pearl. Maria Ressa co-founded Rappler, the top digital-only news site…
Read More67th SoCal Journalism Awards (Photos)
We congratulate the winners of the Los Angeles Press Club’s 67th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Browse through our collection of photos and feel free to share with your friends and colleagues!
Read MoreKim Fields to Receive the LA Press Club’s Public Service Award
Actress, writer, director, producer, activist and champion of social issues, Kim Fields, has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2025 Bill Rosendahl Public Service Awardee. “We are truly delighted to have selected Kim Fields as the 2025 LA Press Club Public Service Awardee,” said press club president Danny Bakewell, Jr. “From child actor to highly in-demand director, writer and producer, Kim Fields has evolved and established herself as a leader in the entertainment business. But with all that she has accomplished, she has never forgotten to give back to those less…
Read MoreCNN’s Clarissa Ward is the 2025 LA Press Club Daniel Pearl Awardee
Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is the recipient of the 2025 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism.“We are delighted to present the Daniel Pearl Award to Clarissa Ward. Her career has been a consistent embodiment of courage and integrity — marked by an unwavering commitment to truth, fearless reporting from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones, and steadfast dedication to journalistic ethics, even under immense pressure,” said Judea Pearl for The Daniel Pearl Foundation. “In particular, we salute her moral clarity and courage in refusing to dehumanize…
Read MoreL.A. Times’ Bill Plaschke to Receive LA Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Los Angeles Times longtime sports columnist Bill Plaschke has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2025 Joseph M Quinn Awardee for Lifetime Achievement. “I am humbled and honored to receive an award named after the great Joe Quinn, a legendary reporter and editor who truly embraced journalism’s enduring connection to the community. I have never written a word in the past 38 years that has not been shaped and supported by the wonderful staff at the L.A. Times, past and present, and I will be forever grateful for their strength, ” Plaschke…
Read More66th SoCal Journalism Awards (Photos)
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!
Read MoreJane 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…
Read 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…
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