NBC News’s Kristen Welker is set to receive the prestigious Fourth Estate Award from the National Press Club at its annual gala later this year.
The award is given annually to recognize “journalists who have made significant contributions to the field and is the Club’s top prize”.
Welker, who is slated to begin her duties hosting Meet the Press on Sunday, September 17th, will be the show’s second-ever female moderator and its first Black host.
“Kristen’s coverage of the White House and Washington through multiple administrations consistently demonstrates her skill, integrity, and dedication to high journalism standards. Her reporting commands our attention, just as her moderation skills command a debate stage,” National Press Club president Eileen O’Reilly said.
“Kristen Welker embodies the values we celebrate with this award and is a fantastic role model for journalists worldwide. We are thrilled to honor her and celebrate her role as incoming moderator of Meet the Press.”
Other prominent journalists who have been bestowed the award include CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Christiane Amanpour, former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite, current NBC News anchors Lester Holt and Andrea Mitchell, and former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, among numerous others.
The National Press Club Gala is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28th in Washington D.C.
