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The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) honored six extraordinary journalism, communications and community standouts at its annual Awards and Scholarship Gala on Saturday, October 27, 2018.
The awards recognized exemplary reporting, media management and community service performed while maintaining a commitment to diverse coverage, hiring and community empowerment. They were presented during a gala ceremony at WHYY Studios in Old City.
This year’s ceremony also celebrated PABJ’s 45th anniversary and honored the organization’s pioneers, including journalism luminaries Acel Moore, Edie Huggins, Chuck Stone, Claude Lewis, and Trudy Haynes. Action News Reporter-Anchor Jeannette Reyes and CBS 3 Sports Director Don Bell co-hosted the Gala.
The 2018 PABJ honorees:
Vincent Thompson III received PABJ’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as journalist on the front lines of Philadelphia’s important stories during the span of his career here. He not only covers the story in front of him. He gets the story behind the headlines as well. Vincent is a WURD Radio host and owner of Thompson Mediaman Communications.
Leslie Foster received PABJ’s 2018 Impact Award for tirelessly advocating fair, balanced and inclusive coverage of issues, people and events that impact people in communities that are often missed, marginalized, misunderstood or considered inconsequential. She is a News Assignment Manager at 6abc Television. Leslie has immeasurably impacted countless journalists she’s worked with along with station coverage during her 22 years at Action News.
Angela P. Dodson received PABJ’s Trailblazer Award for her courageous vigilance in clearing the path, and breaking barriers for women and people of color in the journalism industry. Angela is a longtime journalist and a former editor at the New York Times and Essence Magazine.
Lorene Cary received PABJ’s 2018 Community Service Award for her longtime efforts to shine a spotlight on African American arts and culture, build community through their exploration, and create stories that enlighten and unite. Lorene is the best-selling author of Black Ice and founder of the Art Sanctuary in Philadelphia.
Glenn Ellis Sr. received PABJ’s 2018 Community Service Award for keeping the medical profession ethically honest in its treatment of African Americans and other historically disenfranchised people, and protecting their right to expert health care. Glenn is a medical ethicist, researcher and president of Strategies for Well-Being LLC.
Evon Burton received the 2018 Media Professional Award for his public relations and community work on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS, and for promoting the good works of charitable nonprofits. Evon is the marketing and outreach supervisor at Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers.
