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New York Press Club Special Awards
NY Journalism Hall of Fame | NY Press Club President's Award
- Overview
- NY Journalism Hall of Fame
- NYPC President's Award
The New York Journalism Hall of Fame Award and the New York Press Club President's Award were instituted at the Press Club's 60th Anniversary Celebration in September, 2008, and are awarded periodically.
The New York Journalism Hall of Fame Award honors journalists whose careers in New York media are exemplified by long tenure, integrity and extraordinary achievement.
The New York Press Club President's Award honors communications professionals whose careers have had a significant salutary impact on the practice of journalism and whose involvement in community affairs has enriched the lives of New Yorkers.
The New York Journalism Hall of Fame Award honors journalists whose careers in New York media are
exemplified by long tenure, integrity and extraordinary achievement.
Sam Roberts
Urban Affairs correspondent for the New York Times, Sam Roberts has spent the better part of a career writing about the ins and outs of New York City government. Before joining the Times in 1983, Roberts was City Hall bureau chief, chief political correspondent and city editor at the Daily News.
Walter Cronkite (1916-2009)
A long time supporter of the New York Press Club, Walter Cronkite's career had extraordinary impact on the practice of journalism in the 20th Century and beyond. Best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News (1962–81), Cronkite was often cited as "the most trusted man in America"
Stan Brooks
News director at 1010 WINS in 1965 when that "Top 40" station became the nation's first all-news broadcast outlet. Admired for his political coverage from New York's City Hall, Stan's 50-year career as an intrepid metropolitan reporter has touched every journalistic base more than several times.
Gabe Pressman
A TV news pioneer and a tenacious fighter for First Amendment rights. Senior Correspondent at WNBC, Gabe is winner of nearly every professional accolade available and is president of the New York Press Club Foundation and chairman of its Freedom of the Press Committee.
2011
Sam RobertsUrban Affairs correspondent for the New York Times, Sam Roberts has spent the better part of a career writing about the ins and outs of New York City government. Before joining the Times in 1983, Roberts was City Hall bureau chief, chief political correspondent and city editor at the Daily News.
2009
Walter Cronkite (1916-2009)A long time supporter of the New York Press Club, Walter Cronkite's career had extraordinary impact on the practice of journalism in the 20th Century and beyond. Best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News (1962–81), Cronkite was often cited as "the most trusted man in America"
2008 (Inaugural Members)
Stan BrooksNews director at 1010 WINS in 1965 when that "Top 40" station became the nation's first all-news broadcast outlet. Admired for his political coverage from New York's City Hall, Stan's 50-year career as an intrepid metropolitan reporter has touched every journalistic base more than several times.
Gabe PressmanA TV news pioneer and a tenacious fighter for First Amendment rights. Senior Correspondent at WNBC, Gabe is winner of nearly every professional accolade available and is president of the New York Press Club Foundation and chairman of its Freedom of the Press Committee.
The New York Press Club President's Award honors communications professionals whose careers have had a significant salutary impact on the practice of
journalism and whose involvement in community affairs has enriched the lives of New Yorkers.
Bill Gallo
Bill's insightful commentary and masterful depictions of sports figures have enlivened the pages of The New York Daily News for more than 50 years. A serial winner of prestigious awards, some multiple times, Gallo was inducted into the Intl. Boxing Hall of Fame for his journalistic contributions to that sport.
Irene Cornell
A familiar voice as crime and courts reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880, Irene has been "courtside" at most of the city's high profile trials for more than 30 years. Renown as a reporter and communicator, Irene's eminently listenable serializations distill cases that are often complicated and lengthy.
Dominic Carter
On-board in 1992 when NY1 News came alive as New York City's first all-news cable TV channel, Dominic was renown for his reporting on state and city politics. During his tenure there, Dominic was host of "Inside City Hall", NY1's highly regarded political news, opinion and interview broadcast.
Rossana Rosado
Publisher and CEO of El Diario La Prensa, the oldest Spanish-language newspaper in the country. Editor-in-Chief before becoming Publisher, Rossana was also a reporter for the paper, covering the Bronx, City Hall and writing a weekly column. Her awards for journalism include a Peabody and an Emmy.
2010
New York Press Club President at installment: Glenn Schuck
Bill GalloBill's insightful commentary and masterful depictions of sports figures have enlivened the pages of The New York Daily News for more than 50 years. A serial winner of prestigious awards, some multiple times, Gallo was inducted into the Intl. Boxing Hall of Fame for his journalistic contributions to that sport.
2009
New York Press Club President at installment: Glenn Schuck
Irene CornellA familiar voice as crime and courts reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880, Irene has been "courtside" at most of the city's high profile trials for more than 30 years. Renown as a reporter and communicator, Irene's eminently listenable serializations distill cases that are often complicated and lengthy.
2008 (Inaugural Honorees)
New York Press Club President at installment: Stephannia Cleaton
Dominic CarterOn-board in 1992 when NY1 News came alive as New York City's first all-news cable TV channel, Dominic was renown for his reporting on state and city politics. During his tenure there, Dominic was host of "Inside City Hall", NY1's highly regarded political news, opinion and interview broadcast.
Rossana RosadoPublisher and CEO of El Diario La Prensa, the oldest Spanish-language newspaper in the country. Editor-in-Chief before becoming Publisher, Rossana was also a reporter for the paper, covering the Bronx, City Hall and writing a weekly column. Her awards for journalism include a Peabody and an Emmy.
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