2024 WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala, presented by Wells Fargo
Join us for the 3rd annual WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Armour J. Blackburn Center on the campus of Howard University.
This promises to be a memorable experience, bringing together media professionals, newsmakers, thought leaders, and community supporters who share a common vision of recognizing and honoring excellence in journalism, communications, newsroom leadership, and community service.
The evening will commence with a welcome reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a seated dinner and awards program from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The gala is WABJ’s largest annual fundraiser. It supports thousands in scholarships each year for local student journalists and year-round, volunteer-led professional development programming, including the Urban Journalism Workshop for local high school students, which is now in its 38th year.
Special Honors Awardees Announcing soon
Many thanks to our members for submitting nominations for this year’s awards program. Submissions were due Sunday, June 30, at 11:59 PM EST.
Our 2024 honorees will be announced in August. Stay tuned!
Categories:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Legacy Award
- Journalist of the Year
- Young Journalist of Excellence
- Excellence in Communications
- President’s Award
- Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award
- Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities Available
WABJ relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to support our critical, volunteer-led initiatives. By partnering with us as a gala sponsor, you support our mission and position your brand as a champion of media excellence and integrity.
Gala proceeds support our annual eight-week-long high school journalism program, scholarships, and year-round programming.
Email president@wabjdc.org for sponsorship inquiries.
2023 WABJ Special Honors Recipients
Krissah Thompson Named Recipient of Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 27, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Krissah Thompson, a
Street Sense Media to Receive Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 26, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is pleased to announce that Street Sense Media,
Denise Rolark Barnes Named Honoree of 2023 WABJ President’s Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. — The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Denise Rolark Barnes,
Erica Loewe Named 2023 Recipient of WABJ Excellence in Communications Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 20, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Erica Loewe, former Director of
Pat Lawson Muse Recipient of the 2023 WABJ Lifetime Achievement Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 19, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Pat Lawson Muse, who recently retired
Sonya Ross Named 2023 WABJ Legacy Award Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Sonya Ross, founder and editor-in-chief
Phil Lewis Named 2023 WABJ Young Journalist of Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Phil Lewis, senior front page
Kristen Welker Named 2023 WABJ Journalist of the Year
Kristen Welker Named 2023 WABJ Journalist of the Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 16, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas – info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. — Today, the Washington Association of
