ICFJ Tribute to Journalists

2024 ICFJ Knight Awards Nominations Are Now Open

Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at our Tribute to Journalists. We are now seeking nominees whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have made an impact on the lives of people in their countries or regions.

Highlighting Five Journalists From ICFJ’s Global Network

At ICFJ’s Tribute to Journalists 2023 on Nov. 2, ICFJ President Sharon Moshavi spotlighted five journalists from the ICFJ network who were watching the event online. “Thank you all for the important work that you do. You are the reason we are here,” Moshavi said.

NBC News’ Carrie Budoff Brown Named Chair of ICFJ Board

Carrie Budoff Brown, senior vice president for politics at NBC News, has been named chair of the International Center for Journalists’ board of directors, ICFJ announced at its annual Tribute to Journalists.

Mariam Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso Accepts ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

Mariam Ouédraogo is a fearless journalist whose reports have shown the devastating impact of war on civilians in conflict-torn Burkina Faso. Ouédraogo, who is the winner of the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 2 at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2023.

Riad Kobaissi of Lebanon Accepts ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

Riad Kobaissi is a dogged investigative journalist and TV presenter who bravely exposes corruption at the highest levels of government in Lebanon. Kobaissi, who is the winner of the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 2 at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2023.

Jacqueline Charles Accepts ICFJ Excellence in International Reporting Award

As a longtime reporter for the Miami Herald, Jacqueline Charles has provided enduring coverage of Haiti for more than two decades. Charles, who is the winner of the ICFJ Excellence in International Reporting Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 2 at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2023.

James Nachtwey Accepts ICFJ Excellence in Visual Journalism Award

As one of the most influential photojournalists of this era, James Nachtwey for more than 40 years has covered history unfolding in hotspots across the globe. Nachtwey, who is the winner of the ICFJ Excellence in Visual Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 2 at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2023.

Wolf Blitzer Accepts ICFJ Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism

Wolf Blitzer is the anchor of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, which provides viewers with in-depth reports about the political, international and breaking news stories of the day. Blitzer, who is the winner of the ICFJ Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism, delivered the following remarks from Tel Aviv, Israel for the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2023.