RTCA Annual Dinner

Representing broadcast journalists on Capitol Hill

The Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association is excited to annually celebrate excellence in journalism on Capitol Hill. A date for our 2025 Annual Dinner has not yet been set.

If you have questions or would like to inquire about sponsorships, please reach out to 2025 Dinner Chair Ryan Nobles, or RTCA Chair Allie Pecorin.


Here’s some information about our 2024 Dinner, held at The Anthem:

The dinner featured live entertainment and speeches, along with the first ever Congressional Karaoke contest: with members of the congressional press corps facing off against Members of Congress.

The party continued night with DJs and live music and a late night afterparty!

2024 RTCA Award Honorees

The Radio-Television Correspondents’ Association Executive Committee was thrilled to honor our 2024 honorees at our annual dinner.


Joan Shorenstein Barone Award

2024 Winner: Rachel Scott, ABC News

The Joan Shorenstein Barone Award honors the memory of the late former executive producer of CBS’ “Face the Nation” and is awarded for excellence in coverage of Capitol Hill.


David Bloom Award

2024 Winner: Scripps News: Jason Bellini, Dmytro Horyevoy, Linda Pattillo, Max McClellan, Scott McGhee, Alex Brauer, & Steve Turnham

The David Bloom Award honors the memory of the late NBC News Correspondent and is awarded for excellence in enterprise reporting.


Jerry Thompson Memorial Award

2024 Winner: Victor Ulloa, CBS News

The Jerry Thompson Memorial Award was established by the RTCA Executive Committee in 2012 to honor the late CNN photojournalist and his 25 years of excellence.


Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Reporting on Congress

2024 Honoree: Ted Barrett, CNN


Get pumped! Here’s images from just one of our past, fabulous dinners: