Event: Kathy Gannon Legacy Awards 2024
Organized the Coalition For Women In Journalism and the Rory Peck Trust
🗓️ November 28, 2024
🕐 8PM GMT
📍London, United Kingdom
The Coalition For Women in Journalism is proud to present the Kathy Gannon Legacy Awards 2024 in London, United Kingdom, this year. The awards were presented on November 28, 2024, at the Rory Peck Awards on their 30th anniversary. The KGLA celebrates the remarkable career of journalist Kathy Gannon and one of her key qualities, i.e. looking out for her colleagues.
The CFWIJ honored two outstanding women journalists, Saima Mohsin and Leila Moana-Allen, recognizing their courage, dedication, and contributions to the field of journalism as well as their contribution to the community of fellow journalists.
While presenting the awards, CFWIJ Founding Director Kiran Nazish thanked the Rory Peck Trust for their support and shone a light on the evening’s purpose: to honor Kathy Gannon’s remarkable legacy of people-centered storytelling and her commitment to mentoring women journalists.
In addition to her long career, Saima Mohsin was celebrated for her fight for justice for journalists injured on the frontlines, a cause close to Kathy’s heart after her own injury in 2014. Leila Molana-Allen, hailed for her fearless reporting and efforts to provide safety training for journalists covering conflict zones. Both women exemplify Gannon’s enduring values of integrity, courage, and mentorship.
Kathy Gannon, joined the evening via video message, praised the winners, Saima and Leila for their commitment to truth and their ability to inspire through their actions.
“This award is about humanity in reporting,” Gannon remarked, “and both winners embody the essence of journalism’s higher purpose.”