Each year, the Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence honors two journalists — one being a DePaul graduate — whose work embodies the highest principles of journalism, including truth, accuracy, fairness and context.
Both awards are typically presented each spring. Award recipients speak at the award luncheon and also meet Advanced Reporting students to share their experiences as journalists.
2026 Awardees
Amy Walter, Haley BeMiller, Rick Brown
Amy Walter, political analyst and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, will be honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award from DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. Haley BeMiller, a 2014 DePaul alumna, will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award, and former professional lecturer Rick Brown will receive the Distinguished Mentor Award. Read more.
2025 Award Recipients
Astead Herndon, Stephanie Wade
Astead Herndon, political reporter at The New York Times and host of “The Run Up” podcast, was honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award from DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. Stephanie Wade, a 2016 DePaul alumna, received the Distinguished Alumna Award. Read more.