The NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at The Carolina Inn. This year's inductees include: Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean/Haiti correspondent at the Miami Herald; John Drescher, contributing editor at The Assembly; Susan Ellis, documentarian/ brand director at SAS; Susan King, distinguished professor and dean emeritus of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media; Draggan Mihailovich, "60 Minutes" producer; Ernest H. Pitt, founder and publisher of The Winston-Salem Chronicle.
The NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame recognizes diverse individuals with ties to the state who have had a significant impact on the professions and the communities they serve. The honor is awarded to people at any stage of their careers who demonstrate leadership in their spheres of influence; service to the professions and society; and performance that meets the highest professional standards. Honorees are also people who inspire and advance others in media and journalism careers.