Aldo Beckman Award for Journalistic Excellence

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The Aldo Beckman Award for Journalistic Excellence is an annual award sponsored by the White House Correspondents Association. Established in 1981, it recognizes "a correspondent who personifies the journalistic excellence and personal qualities of Aldo Beckman". [1] Described by CBS News as "one of journalism's most prestigious awards", past recipients include David E. Sanger, Mark Knoller, Glenn Thrush, Kenneth T. Walsh, and Carl M. Cannon. [2] [3]

The full list of winners can be found in Awards section of the White House Correspondents' Association article.

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References

  1. "Awards". whca.press. White House Correspondents Association . Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  2. "Bush tempers lighthearted journalists event". NBC News . May 2, 2004. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  3. Condon, Stephanie (April 13, 2010). "Mark Knoller to Be Honored by White House Correspondents' Association" . Retrieved January 3, 2021.