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The Gwen Ifill Emerging Journalist Award

The Gwen Ifill Emerging Journalist Award recognizes a professional who exemplifies dedication to journalistic excellence, community, and mentorship. The award is presented to an individual whose work demonstrates the promise to carry forward Gwen Ifill’s commitment to fostering civic dialogue and an informed, diverse citizenry.

Award Recipients

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Dr. Ammina Kothari, Dean of the Ifill School, Ann Fudge ’73, ’98HD, Arielle Gray, President Lynn Perry Wooten and Ifill Forum keynote speaker Susan Goldberg

Arielle Gray Receives Ifill Emerging Journalist Award

The Gwen Ifill Emerging Journalist Award recognizes a professional who exemplifies dedication to journalistic excellence, community, and mentorship. The award was presented to Arielle Gray at the 2026 Ifill Forum.