EIJ19

Quiñones: Journalism is a candle in the darkness

On Friday, September 6, at the annual Excellence in Journalism conference, RTDNA presented John Quiñones the John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award. Accepting the honor in his hometown of San Antonio, alongside Paul White Award winner and San Antonian Scott Pelley, Quiñones inspired the packed hall.
ABC News’ tribute video to Quiñones:
Quiñones:
Quiñones’ remarks, as delivered:

Andre Jones, AJ Productions
More: RTDNA student news team interviews Quiñones

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Scott Pelley accepts RTDNA Paul White Award at EIJ19
EIJ19

Pelley: Be a light in this gathering void of ignorance

On Friday, September 6, at the annual Excellence in Journalism conference, RTDNA presented CBS News’ Scott Pelley its highest honor, the Paul White Award. Accepting the honor in his hometown of San Antonio, alongside John F. Hogan Award winner and fellow San Antonian John Quiñones, the atmosphere in the packed hall felt like what it must have been like that night in Chicago more than 60 years ago when Edward R. Murrow gave his “wires and lights” in a box speech.

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