Freedom of the Press Awards

2025 honorees “represent the best of our free press and those who defend it.”

Freedom of the Press Awards, hosted by Judy Woodruff, return Oct. 15 to celebrate leaders in journalism and law

The event will honor accomplished leaders in the news media and legal fields.

Reporters Committee to present awards to leaders in the news media and legal fields on Oct. 16

Reporters Committee to present awards to Thomas, Minow, Landsberry-Baker, Lattimore, and Johnson, Cook, and Aston on October 11.

NBC News’s Kristen Welker will host the evening honoring First Amendment champions.

RCFP to present awards to Baine, Khan, Thomas, Woodruff and the Sahan Journal on October 11.

The event celebrates the achievements of this year’s honorees and features engaging conversations about journalism and media law.

RCFP to present awards virtually to Applewhite, Boutrous, Brown, Clooney, Mayer, and Moscoso on September 28.

This year, RCFP will honor Amal Clooney, Julie K. Brown, Jane Mayer, Ted Boutrous and Rising Star Laura Moscoso.