The 27th annual Media Persons of the Year Gala is the Press Club’s signature fundraiser to support its numerous journalism scholarships and grants. Held at Edward Jones headquarters, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Barry Petersen of CBS News. Others were honored for their work in radio, print, television and public relations. [VIP Guests] Gala co-chairs William Greenblatt (president) and Tom Eschen, honorary chairs Cynthia Brinkley, Miran Halen, Debra Hollingsworth and Mark Stacye, Marylen Mann and Frank Jacobs, Tom and Carol Voss.
