Gwen Ifill Award

The Gwen Ifill Award is presented annually to a trailblazing journalist who reflects and advances Gwen Ifill’s professional legacy and lived experience. The award recognises outstanding achievement in journalism and commitment to mentorship, leadership and diversity of perspectives. Beginning in 2024 each Gwen Ifill awardee receives a cash prize provided by The UTA Foundation. The award is open to journalists working in the United States.

Cash prize and formal recognition of journalistic achievement and leadership.

Open to journalists working in the United States; candidates are evaluated on outstanding achievement in journalism and the extent to which they represent Gwen Ifill’s values including mentorship, leadership and commitment to diverse perspectives.