honoree

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He was a finalist for an Online Journalism Award for his coverage of Simone Biles, and his co-produced series on topical political issues was a Webby Award honoree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Glass, a 2018 Kennedy Center honoree, composed his symphony partially based on Lincoln’s 1838 Lyceum address.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The latest honoree on a Topps baseball card wouldn’t pass the Yankees’ once-stringent facial hair rules.

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2025

Last year’s honoree was Mark Bradford, who chose to steer the grant money to the Arts for Healing and Justice Network, which brings arts programming to minors in the juvenile justice system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

In his acceptance remarks, the honoree alluded to his treasured principle of interdisciplinary collaboration.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik