Each year, The Fund for American Studies hosts the Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Awards Dinner to celebrate the best in American journalism. The annual event introduces Novak and Rago Fellowship winners and honors outstanding journalists.

The Thomas L. Phillips Career Achievement Award honors a leader who has made major contributions to the field of journalism during a long and distinguished career. Recent recipients include Brian Lamb of C-SPAN, Andrew Ferguson on The Weekly Standard, The Wall Street Journal’s Daniel Henninger and John Stossel of the Fox Business Channel. LEARN MORE

The Kenneth Y. Tomlinson Award for Outstanding Journalism recognizes a journalist who has exhibited excellence in reporting and a determination to present the truth, often against tough odds. Recent recipients include Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute, Bret Baier of Fox News Channel and award-winning investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson. LEARN MORE

More than 250 prominent journalists and guests attend the event to honor Bob Novak’s legacy and to celebrate objective and responsible journalism. Proceeds from the evening support the Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship program.

Honorary Dinner Chairs