Washingtonian's Executive Editor Sherri Dalphonse, honorees Kathleen Parker, Ayesha Rascoe, Martha Raddatz, Kaitlan Collins and Story Partner's Gloria Story Dittus
On Thursday, April 28th, 2022, Washingtonian and Story Partners kicked off the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend and celebrated influential women in journalism at the ninth annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards. More than 300 guests gathered at the Larz Anderson House to honor Kaitlan Collins, Kathleen Parker, Martha Raddatz, and Ayesha Rascoe for their significant contributions to journalism. During the reception, Washingtonian Executive Editor Sherri Dalphonse and Story Partners chairman Gloria Story Dittus shared remarks about each honoree before presenting them with an award.
Congratulations to the award winners for their achievements:
Martha Raddatz of ABC with the Hall of Fame Achievement Award CNN’s Kaitlan Collins’ of CNN as Outstanding Journalist in Broadcast Television Kathleen Parker of the Washington Post as Outstanding Journalist in Print Ayesha Rascoe of NPR as a Star to Watch
Photographs by Dan Swartz/Revamp, Jeff Elkins and Kris Tripplaar.
Washingtonian Executive Editor Sherri Dalphonse and Story Partners Chair Gloria Story DittusDavid Chavern, Suzanne Chavern, and Heather PodestaTim Doyle , Ashlee Stephenson, and Carrie Healey of the U.S. Chamber of CommercePenny Abeywardena and Dame Karen PierceInside the beautiful Larz Anderson House, branded sponsor lounges were arranged for guests to enjoy.Mary McGinty and Bill Thorne of NRFZachary and Susan Reed with Ed and Yvette LewisDr. Sheila BrooksLisa Hawkins, Ainsley Holyfield, Maggie Quinn, and Ben JenkinsPast Washington Women in Journalism honorees with Gloria Story DittusAyesha Rascoe gave empowering remarks as the event’s Star to Watch honoreeWashingtonian Executive Editor Sherri Dalphonse and Outstanding Journalist in Print honoree Kathleen ParkerOutstanding Journalist in Broadcast Television honoree, Kaitlan Collins, captivated the audience of her peers with an insightful speech.Hall of Fame Achievement Award winner Martha Raddatz and Washingtonian Executive Editor Sherri DalphonseAttendees were able to check out the exciting features of the all new 2023 Toyota BZ4XAttendees were also able to experience the luxurious Lexus NX350Ridgewells Catering provided a delicious spread for the receptionKaitlan Collins, Sam Feist, Jessica Dean, and Antoine SanfuentesMia Weinand, Alexa Herman, Dakota Jackson, and Mercy DuSharon Stirling, Kevin Baron, and Juleanna GloverSarah Sutton, Stami Williams, Nicole Longo, and Katie Koziara of PhRMATommy Mattocks, Whitney Smith, and Jed SheinElizabeth Milias, John McCarthy, Ben Chang, and Ashley Chang