WASHINGTON DC: American News Women's Club to Honor Greta Van Susteren

The American News Women’s Club (ANWC) will honor Greta Van Susteren with the 2016 Excellence in Journalism award at their Gala Dinner at the National Press Club on May 19, 2016 at 6:30p.m. Emceed by Greta's former CNN co-host Roger Cossack. Toasted by Ted J. Williams, Hilvan Finch and Greta’s former assistant with Cameo Appearances by Candy Crowley and Rachael Maddow.

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The acclaimed host of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren on Fox News Channel will be recognized for her contributions to journalism and the community. Over 20 years ago, Van Susteren became a prominent figure when she hosted CNN’s Burden of Proof and The Point. Prior to her media career, Van Susteren was a lawyer and was an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University.

“We are delighted to pay tribute to Greta, an outstanding journalist and thoughtful commentator, who skillfully uses her legal background in reporting on the highest profile issues of the day,” says Mary Catherine Andrews, Chair of the dinner.

“Our honoree is a trailblazer, an inspiration to aspiring journalists, including the ANWC scholarship recipients, who will also be recognized at the dinner,” added Julie Chase, gala Co-chair. Proceeds from this 22nd annual benefit provide scholarships for journalism students from area universities.

Each year at its annual benefit ANWC bestows the Award for Excellence in Journalism upon a journalist who has been a leader in the profession. Past honorees include Helen Thomas (1993), Catherine Filene Schouse (1994), Sarah McClendon (1995), Sam Donaldson (1996), Walter Cronkite (1997), Andrea Mitchell (1998), Larry King (1999), Jim Lehrer (2000), Al Neuharth (2001), Judy Woodruff (2002),Cokie Roberts (2003), Bob Schieffer (2004), Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee (2005), Brian Lamb (2006), Katie Couric (2009), Eleanor Clift (2010), Diane Rehm (2011), Candy Crowley (2012), Barbara Walters (2013), Gwen Ifill (2014) and Norah O’Donnell (2015).