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Celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership in media at the Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards

Join us for the Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. The day begins with a student conversation with David Muir from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia.

The evening celebration takes place at VIE, 600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., beginning with a networking reception from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the awards program from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and concluding with a dessert reception from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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2025 Honorees

Excellence Honoree

Each year, Klein College proudly honors outstanding members of the media whose accomplishments bring honor to their professions.

Meet this year's honoree.

David Muir

David Muir

Anchor and Managing Editor of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Excellence in the Media Honoree

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2025 Alumni Honorees

Each year, Klein College proudly recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the fields of media and communication. Meet this year’s distinguished honorees.

 

Lesley Attarian

Lesly Attarian ’90

Vice President of Development, Historic Philadelphia

Alumni in the Media Honoree

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Joe Carolei

Joe Carolei ’76

Director and Producer, Variety Television

Alumni in the Media Honoree

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John Clark

John Clark ’98

Sportscaster, NBC10 and NBC Sports Philadelphia

Alumni in the Media Honoree

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Jordy Freed ’12

Jordy Freed ’12

Head of Brand, Business Development, Partner Marketing & Strategy, Sony

Alumni in the Media Honoree

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Kia Johnson ’86

Kia Johnson ’86

Producer, Reuters News Agency

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Darla Price ’04

Darla Price ’04

President, Ogilvy New York

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Beccah Hendrickson ’16

Beccah Hendrickson ’16

Multimedia Journalist, WPVI 6abc Action News

Rising Star Honoree

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In the News

  • Photo by Rosaline Shahnavaz

    Jan. 17, 2024

    Temple University's Klein College to Honor Quinta Brunson with 2024 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award

    By Amanda Stankiewicz

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA - Temple University’s Klein College of Media and […]

  • Questlove will receive the 2022 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award

    Questlove will receive the 2022 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award

    Photo by Photo Credit: Daniel Dorsa

    May 11, 2022

    Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson to Receive 2022 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award

    By Klein College Staff

    Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication will honor Oscar- and Grammy-winning […]

  • Aug. 5, 2019

    CNN’S Jake Tapper to Receive 2019 Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award

    By Shannon Rooney

    Jake Tapper, anchor and chief Washington correspondent for CNN, will be honored for his work by […]

  • Oct. 5, 2018

    Charles Barkley speaks with Temple University students as part of the Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards

    By Harry Yanoshak

    Charles Barkley spoke his truth about the NBA, broadcasting, maintaining credibility and being […]

  • Charles Barkley

    Aug. 5, 2018

    Charles Barkley to Receive 2018 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA – AUG. 6, 2018 – Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Famer and […]

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    Aug. 22, 2017

    New York Times’ Dean Baquet to receive 2017 Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award

    By Sam Seifman

    Dean Baquet, executive editor of The New York Times, will receive the Lew Klein Excellence in the […]

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