2018 Awards - The Arthur W. Page Center

The Arthur W. Page Center annually honors individuals who, over the course of their careers, have demonstrated consistent and fervent commitment to the concept of “truth well told." Each year, these beacons of integrity are awarded the Larry Foster Award for Integrity in Public Communication.

On Feb. 21, 2018 the Page Center held its annual dinner to recognize three honorees who mirror Page Center founder Larry Foster's vision of integrity in public communication. 2018's honorees were Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic and professor at Harvard Business School; Gwen Ifill, anchor of PBS Newshour who was posthumously honored at the dinner; and John Onoda, consultant at Gagen MacDonald.

Each year, the Page Center Awards shine a light on ethical decision-making, and it also raises funds for innovative and timely research by Page Center scholars. These scholars conduct research all over the world on an impressive list of topics, including corporate social responsibility, refugee communications, fake news, digital media and much more.

Man with gray hair smiling in a dark jacket, light blue dress shirt, and green patterned tie

Bill George

Harvard Business School

A woman with black hair smiles warmly in a purple blouse with a sliver necklace

Gwen Ifill

PBS

A man with graying hair and square-rim glasses poses in a dark jacket, light blue dress shirt, and patterned tie

John Onoda

Gagen MacDonald

February 21, 2018
Grand Hyatt - Midtown Manhattan Hotel
New York City, NY

Photo Gallery

Jill Gabbe (left), Jordan Nielsen and her father Bill Nielsen snap a selfie.

: Jill Gabbe (left), Jordan Nielsen and her father Bill Nielsen snap a selfie.

Denise Bortree, Gene Foreman (middle) and Roger Bolton at the Page Center Awards.

: Denise Bortree, Gene Foreman (middle) and Roger Bolton at the Page Center Awards.

The College of Charleston was once again well represented at the Page Center Awards.

: The College of Charleston was once again well represented at the Page Center Awards.

Ketchum's John Paluszek and Penn State's Marie Hardin smile for the camera.

: Ketchum's John Paluszek and Penn State's Marie Hardin smile for the camera.

Communicators network during the Page Center Awards cocktail hour.

: Communicators network during the Page Center Awards cocktail hour.

(Left to right) Taylor Bolton, Paul Verbinnen, 2017 honoree Alan Murray and advisory board member Roger Bolton chat during the Page Center Awards cocktail hour.

: (Left to right) Taylor Bolton, Paul Verbinnen, 2017 honoree Alan Murray and advisory board member Roger Bolton chat during the Page Center Awards cocktail hour.

Don Wright (left) and Jon Iwata stop for a picture at the Arthur W. Page Center Awards.

: Don Wright (left) and Jon Iwata stop for a picture at the Arthur W. Page Center Awards.

Advisory board chair Bill Nielsen opens the evening with some remarks about integrity.

: Advisory board chair Bill Nielsen opens the evening with some remarks about integrity.

Advisory board member Ellyn Fisher (left), Meredith Topalanchek and Bellisario College dean Marie Hardin.

: Advisory board member Ellyn Fisher (left), Meredith Topalanchek and Bellisario College dean Marie Hardin.

Center director Denise Bortree discusses current research initiatives happening at the Center.

: Center director Denise Bortree discusses current research initiatives happening at the Center.

More than 200 communicators attended the second annual Page Center Awards.

: More than 200 communicators attended the second annual Page Center Awards.

Advisory board member Maril MacDonald introduces honoree Bill George.

: Advisory board member Maril MacDonald introduces honoree Bill George.

Larry Foster Awards honoree Bill George and his wife Penney.

: Larry Foster Awards honoree Bill George and his wife Penney.

2018 honoree Bill George shares words of wisdom with the Page Center Awards audience.

: 2018 honoree Bill George shares words of wisdom with the Page Center Awards audience.

Advisory board member Gary Sheffer introduces Lisa Davis, who accepted the award for honoree Gwen Ifill.

: Advisory board member Gary Sheffer introduces Lisa Davis, who accepted the award for honoree Gwen Ifill.

By video, PBS Newshour host Judy Woodruff shares memories of her late friend and colleague Gwen Ifill.

: By video, PBS Newshour host Judy Woodruff shares memories of her late friend and colleague Gwen Ifill.

Honoree Gwen Ifill's brother Bert was recognized during the awards ceremony.

: Honoree Gwen Ifill's brother Bert was recognized during the awards ceremony.

Long-time friend Lisa Davis is happy people continue to find inspiration in honoree Gwen Ifill's work.

: Long-time friend Lisa Davis is happy people continue to find inspiration in honoree Gwen Ifill's work.

Lisa Davis and Bert Ifill embrace at the Page Center Awards, as past honoree Dick Martin looks on.

: Lisa Davis and Bert Ifill embrace at the Page Center Awards, as past honoree Dick Martin looks on.

Advisory board member Tom Martin introduces honoree John Onoda.

: Advisory board member Tom Martin introduces honoree John Onoda.

The College of Charleston table smiling in front of the Center's wall of sponsors.

: The College of Charleston table smiling in front of the Center's wall of sponsors.

John Onoda shares his three emotions in response to his honor: gratitude, dismay and hope.

: John Onoda shares his three emotions in response to his honor: gratitude, dismay and hope.

2018 Larry Foster Awards honoree John Onoda and his wife Teresa.

: 2018 Larry Foster Awards honoree John Onoda and his wife Teresa.

Event volunteers and Penn State alumni Jeremy Smith and Victoria Maggio smile for the camera.

: Event volunteers and Penn State alumni Jeremy Smith and Victoria Maggio smile for the camera.

All smiles after the second annual Arthur W. Page Awards.

: All smiles after the second annual Arthur W. Page Awards.

Some of the Page Center scholars (left to right) Diana Sisson, Melissa Dodd, Kati Berg, Lucinda Austin and Marlene Neill.

: Some of the Page Center scholars (left to right) Diana Sisson, Melissa Dodd, Kati Berg, Lucinda Austin and Marlene Neill.

Former Foster professor Gene Foreman with former students and now Penn State alumni Bridgette Blair (left) Daniel Victor (middle) and Aimee Harris.

: Former Foster professor Gene Foreman with former students and now Penn State alumni Bridgette Blair (left) Daniel Victor (middle) and Aimee Harris.