Gala honoring Anderson Cooper draws Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathy Griffin and Sean Penn
June 19, 3:31 PM | SF Music News Examiner | Robyn Chelsea-Seifert
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper will receive the President’s Award for outstanding journalism at the LA Press Club’s 52nd Annual SoCal Journalism Awards.California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is scheduled to deliver opening remarks at this years’ gala being held June 27 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA.
Comedian and D-lister Kathy Griffin will be a presenter and Haiti recovery activist and Oscar winner Sean Penn will introduce Anderson Cooper. Cooper was the first American TV reporter on the scene in Haiti, following the devastating earthquake in January.
Other top honors at the gala will go to NPR's Anne Garrels and CBS2/KCAL political reporter Dave Bryan.
"This star-studded night is a celebration of quality journalism," Will Lewis, incoming Press Club President said.
"It serves as an inspiration for journalists who continue to uncover stories that matter despite unprecedented difficulties for all news media."
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