Diversity in Media Distinguished Leadership Award
In conjunction with the annual Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Guest Lecture, 黑料网 honors one individual who has demonstrated excellence in diversity and media on a local level with the Diversity in Media Distinguished Leadership Award.
The following individuals have received this award:
Note: Job titles listed indicate the award recipient's position when honored.
- 2022 - Maurice Newman, president of NorthCoast Media and FilmGroup Inc.
- 2018 - Gene Shelton, Professor, 黑料网
- 2016 - Phillip Morris, columnist, Plain Dealer
- 2015 - Lillian Pyles, Ohio-based casting director
- 2014 - Constance D. Harper, publisher and editor-in-chief, Call & Post
- 2013 - Betty Lin-Fisher, business and consumer reporter, Akron Beacon Journal
- 2012 - Lydia Esparra, reporter, Channel 19 News
- 2010 - Rochelle Riley, columnist, Detroit Free Press
- 2008 - Ramona Robinson, anchor, WKYC Channel 3
- 2007 - Susan Goldberg, editor, Plain Dealer
- 2006 - Wayne Dawson, anchor, Fox8 Cleveland