The 44th Annual National Press Club Awards Dinner on July 28 recognized many journalists, including the late Charnice Milton. In Charnice’s memory, her parents, Ken and Francine McClenton, and her editor, Andrew Lightman of Capital Community News, were acknowledged, and the bookstore established in her name was recognized.
In addition to Charnice Milton, honorees included the following journalists:
- ALISON PARKER of WDBJ-TV, was shot and killed in August 2015, along with her cameraman Adam Ward. Alison’s parents, Andy and Barbara Parker are honorary members of the National Press Club and do advocacy work in her memory.
- JASON and YEGI REZAIAN of The Washington Post and The National, a UAE publication. The couple were unjustly detained in Iran on July 22, 2014 and held in prison, under harsh conditions, without charges; and
- JIM VANCE, the late broadcasting legend from WRC-TV in DC, will receive The President’s Award for his outstanding service to journalism and this community.
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