2026 Special Honorees

Wall of Distinction Honorees

Journalist of the Year

  • Christie Casciano, WSYR-TV

  • Kevin Rivoli, Auburn Citizen 

  • Michelle Breidenbach, Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard 

Professional Standards Award​

Newcomer of the Year ​

  • Mike Kuehner, Spectrum News 

  •  Connor Pignatello, Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard 

Devesty-Williams Scholarship Recipient

  • A review of applications is underway! The recipient will be announced soon.