RTCA Annual Dinner

Representing broadcast journalists on Capitol Hill

The Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association is excited to be back in person again this year celebrating excellence in journalism on Capitol Hill. The annual dinner is set for Thursday, September 12th at the Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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

The party will continue all night with DJs and live music and a late night afterparty! Details to come.

The ticketing deadline has passed. For questions, please reach out to 2024 Dinner Chair Jared Halpern, or RTCA Chair Ryan Nobles.

2024 RTCA Award Honorees

The Radio-Television Correspondents’ Association Executive Committee is looking forward to awarding 2024 honorees at its 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: