2020 NABJ Hall of Fame and Special Honors Nominations Open
December 20, 2019 1:27 pm
Overflow Hotel Opens for #NABJNAHJ20
12/18/2019
A Message from the NABJ President
12/20/2019
NABJ’s most coveted awards honor the groundbreaking accomplishments of Black journalists and those who support the Black community in the media. Honorees will be celebrated during the #NABJNAHJ20 Convention & Career Fair in Washington, D.C. The nomination deadline has been extended to March 6.
#NABJCongrats again to our 2019 winners:
- Journalist of the Year -Karen Attiah, The Washington Post
- Journalist of Distinction -Mel Showers,WKRG-TV
- Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award – Oprah Winfrey, OWN
- Michael J. Feeney Emerging Journalist of the Year -Alexi McCammond, Axios
- Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist Award -Pap Saine, The Point
- Legacy Award – James Washington,Dallas Weekly
- Angelo B. HendersonCommunity Service Award -Cheryl “Action” Jackson,Minnie’s Food Pantry
- Journalism Educator of the Year -Eva Coleman, Frisco ISD-TV
- Student Journalist of the Year -Allana Barefield, Xavier University
- Pat Tobin Media Professional Award -Ron Carter,The Carter Agency
- Ida B. Wells Award – Dr. Sheila Brooks, SRB Communications
- Best Practices Award – Wendi C. Thomas/MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
- Student Chapter of the Year – Winthrop University Association of Black Journalists
- Professional Chapters of the Year (Co-winners) – Rochester Association of Black Journalists and San Diego Association of Black Journalists
- President’s Award – Kelley Carter, ESPN’s The Undefeated
