St. Louis American publisher Donald M. Suggs is among four individuals that will be celebrated at the St. Louis Press Club Media Person of the Year Gala.
Honorees are recognized for their distinguished careers representing the highest standards of accomplishment in journalism.
Local honorees will be Donald Suggs, publisher of the St. Louis American newspaper, TV and radio news veteran Don Marsh and Jennifer Blome, formerly of KSDK-TV.
Famed CNN broadcaster Candy Crowley will receive the National Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 1988, the Press Club established the Media Person of the Year Award to recognize distinguished men and women from St. Louis media whose work represents the best of professional achievement.
The event funds Press Club’s many journalism scholarships and investigative journalism grants.
The gala will be held at the Edward Jones Atrium and Theater on Thursday, June 11.
For more information and/or to purchase tickets, call (314) 449-8029 or visit www.stlpressclub.org.
