Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been wrongfully detained by Russia for nearly 300 days, has been selected for this year’s National Press Foundation’s Chairman’s Citation.
“The National Press Foundation supports the cause of a free press. Evan Gershkovich‘s detention is a wrongful act against the fundamentals of journalism, and his prompt release is imperative for upholding journalistic freedom,” said NPF Chairman Amos Snead.
Gershkovich was arrested while on a reporting trip on March 29, 2023, and charged with espionage, which Gershkovich, the United States and The Journal deny.
The Chairman’s Citation is awarded at the sole discretion of the National Press Foundation chair of the board of directors. It recognizes individuals whose accomplishments fall outside the traditional categories of excellence but who nevertheless have a profound impact on journalism.
Although Gershkovich will not be at the Feb. 15 awards dinner, a representative will accept the $1,000 award on his behalf.
