Host Gloria Dittus of Story Partners with The Washington Post's Jaqueline Alemany, CNN's Gloria Borger, NPR's Asma Khalid, NBC's Kelly O'Donnell and Washingtonian CEO Catherine Merrill. Photograph by Dan Swartz.
The private reception honored CNN’s Gloria Borger (Hall of Fame Award), NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell (Outstanding Broadcast Journalist), The Washington Post’s Jacqueline Alemany (Outstanding Print Journalist) and NPR’s Asma Khalid (Star to Watch). Guests gathered at the Larz Anderson House. The event was hosted by Washingtonian and Story Partners and underwritten by The National Retail Federation, The American Beverage Association, Phrma, ACLI, Toyota, Alibaba, Johnson & Johnson, Southern Company, API and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Retail Federation’s Matt Shay addresses the crowd and talks about how NRF has long supported women. Photograph by Dan Swartz.NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell who received the Outstanding Broadcast Journalist Award moved the crowd talking about her late grandmother inspiring her 30 year journalism career. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Past Honoree NBC’s Andrea Mitchell came to honor the many women journalists who she worked with over the years. Photograph by Evy Mages
NPR’s Asma Khalid addresses the crowd of 400 plus journalists and attendees. Photograph by Sarah Heaton.Gloria Dittus welcomed the crowd who enjoyed drinks, compliments of Breakthru Beverage and food from Ridgewells. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Past honoree Punchbowl’s Anna Palmer with Patrick Mellody and Semafor’s Steve Clemons. Photograph by Dan Swartz.CNN’s Wolf Blitzer with Washington Nationals Owner Ed Cohen. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Jessica Schneider and Weijia Jiang with past honoree NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Hall of Fame Honoree Gloria Borger with CNN colleague and past honoree Abby Phillip. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Host Gloria Dittus with Congressman Joe Crowley. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Toyota displayed their latest cars in front of the Larz Anderson House where the event was held. Photograph by Dan Swartz.Specialty cocktails provided by Breakthru Beverage Group featuring two women owned brands, George Dickel and 21 Seeds.
