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Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award

The Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award honors excellence in broadcast and digital journalism in the public service and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in journalism. The awards were established in 1942 and administered until 1967 by Washington and Lee University's O. W. Riegel, Curator and Head of the Department of Journalism and Communications.[1] Since 1968 they have been administered by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City, and are considered by some to be the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, another program administered by Columbia University.[2]

Dedicated to upholding the highest journalism standards, the duPont awards inform the public about the contributions news organizations and journalists make to their communities, support journalism education and innovation, and cultivate a collective spirit for the profession.

The duPont-Columbia Awards were established by Jessie Ball duPont in memory of her husband Alfred I. du Pont. It is the most well-respected journalism-only award for broadcast journalism; starting in 2009, it began accepting digital submissions. The duPont, along with the George Foster Peabody Awards, rank among the most prestigious awards programs in all electronic media.

The duPont-Columbia jury selects the winners from programs that air in the United States between July 1 and June 30 of each year. Award winners receive batons in gold and silver designed by the American architect Louis I. Kahn. The gold baton, when awarded, is given exclusively in honor of truly outstanding broadcast journalism.

Notable winners

In 2003, the first-ever foreign-language program was awarded a duPont-Columbia Award: CNN en Español and reporter Jorge Gestoso won a Silver Baton for investigative reporting on Argentina's desaparecidos.

In 2010, the first award for digital reporting was given to MediaStorm and photographer Jonathan Torgovnik for "Intended Consequences" about children born of rape in Rwanda.

In 2012, the first-ever theatrically released documentary film was honored by the duPont jury: the Oscar-nominated Hell and Back Again, about the war in Afghanistan and the struggles facing veterans when they return home.

Note

All winners are listed on the website of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.[3]

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The duPont Jury also announced four finalists for their exemplary broadcast journalism:

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The thirteen awards for 2008 were announced on December 17, 2007, and presented on January 16, 2008.[17]

2009

Television: Golden Baton Winner

Television & Radio, Silver Baton Winners

2010

Television, Radio, and Web: Silver Baton Winners

2011

Television, Radio, and Digital: Silver Baton Winners

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Sources:[21][22]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Nemours Papers: Series 3 of the duPont family papers, Special Collections, Washington and Lee University Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library. Box-folder 26:44 R5 Alfred I. duPont Radio Awards
  2. ^ "Columbia University Announces 2007 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Broadcast News Award Winners". Columbia News (Press release). Columbia University. June 5, 2007 [January 13, 2007]. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  3. ^ All duPont–Columbia Award Winners Archived August 14, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Columbia Journalism School. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
  4. ^ a b c "Taylor, WLS, KLZ cop du Pont awards". Variety. March 16, 1949. p. 25. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Pauline Frederick Papers, 1917–1990, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  6. ^ O'Connor, John J. (1977-06-14). "TV: NBC Looks at Human Rights (Published 1977)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  7. ^ Buckley, Tom (1978-08-03). "TV: 'Arson: Fire for Hire' (Published 1978)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  8. ^ "Television (Published 1979)". The New York Times. 1979-01-16. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  9. ^ "LEANER TIMES FOR DOCUMENTARIANS (Published 1984)". The New York Times. 1984-06-10. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  10. ^ Belkin, Lisa (1987-02-05). "MOYERS WINS A TOP PRIZE IN BROADCAST JOURNALISM (Published 1987)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  11. ^ "Columbia University School of Journalism Honors NPR". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  12. ^ "Fred Friendly Honored In Broadcasting Awards (Published 1994)". The New York Times. 1994-01-28. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  13. ^ a b "Daniel Schorr Wins Gold Baton at 54th duPont-Columbia Awards". Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  14. ^ "CBS News. Richard Schlesinger. Correspondent, 48 Hours Mystery". CBS News. Archived from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
  15. ^ "CRY FREETOWN" (Interview). PBS NewsHour. 25 January 2001. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  16. ^ "Past duPont Award Winners - the Journalism School Columbia University". Archived from the original on 2010-06-07. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
  17. ^ Columbia News: December 17, 2007-
  18. ^ "2013 WINNERS: 14 SILVER BATONS". Columbia Journalism School. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  19. ^ Winners of 2022 duPont-Columbia journalism award announced|AP News
  20. ^ Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards: PBS and CNN Lead With Two Wins Each - The Hollywood Reporter
  21. ^ PBS, ABC News Win Multiple Honors at duPont-Columbia Awards - Variety
  22. ^ PBS And ABC News Lead The Honors At The 2024 DuPont Awards - Deadline

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