The Page One Awards were a series of annual awards given by the Newspaper Guild of New York for achievements in the United States in journalism, public affairs, labor, science, and entertainment.
History The New York chapter of the American Newspaper Guild established the Page One Awards. A committee was formed to recognize excellence in public affairs, journalism, books, science, theater, motion pictures, musical comedy, popular music, and sports. The award was presented at the union's annual Page One Ball, which began in the mid-1930s.
Over the years, the Guild presented Bill Gallo with 20 Page One Awards, the largest number awarded to a single recipient.
Past recipients 1945 – General Dwight Eisenhower 1945 – Eleanor Roosevelt 1945 – Bing Crosby 1945 – Jo Davidson 1945 – Ingrid Bergman 1945 – Fibber McGee and Molly 1945 – Gene Kelly 1945 – Hank Greenberg 1945 – Laurette Taylor 1946 – Pearl Primus 1946 – Joe Louis 1946 – Camilla Williams 1947 – William S. Gailmor 1947 – A. J. Liebling 1948 – Carey McWilliams 1950 – John Hersey 1952 – Vivien Leigh 1952 – Jose Ferrer 1952 – Jimmie Durante 1955 – Thurgood Marshall 1957 – Bob Cousy 1964 – Roger Higgins 1968 – Martin Gershen
See also Newspaper Guild of New York
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