CRITERIA: The Ronald Reagan Media Award, named in honor of the 40th President of the United States, is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to sport through broadcasting, print, photography, or acting. The individual should exhibit imagination, excitement, and genius in kindling a keen public interest and appreciation for the role of sport in modern society.
Previous Recipients
- 2018
- Award not conferred
- 2017
- Dave Finocchio – Founder, Former CEO, and Chief Content Officer, The Bleacher Report
- 2016
- Verne Lundquist – Eminent Sportscaster, CBS Sports
- 2015
- Nancy Armour – Sports Columnist, USA Today
- 2014
- Mitch Albom – Sports Writer, Broadcaster and Best-selling Author
- 2013
- Dick Enberg – Sportscaster, San Diego Padres, 13-Time Sports Emmy Award Winner
- 2012
- Bob Costas – NBC Sportscaster and Primetime Host of the 2012 London Olympic Games
- 2011
- Rick Reilly – Sportscaster and Writer, ESPN and Sports Illustrated
- 2010
- Evan Weiner – Radio and Print Journalist on the Business and Political Aspects of Sport
- 2009
- Lee Corso – ESPN college football analyst
- 2008
- Brent Musburger – ESPN/ABC play-by-play announcer
- 2007
- Monte Lorell – Managing editor, USA Today
- 2006
- Robin Roberts – “Good Morning America”/ESPN studio host
- 2005
- Ann Meyers-Drysdale – ESPN and ABC basketball reporter
- 2004
- Yang Ming – Sports reporter/Editor, Xinhua News, China
- 2003
- Terry Taylor – Associated Press sports editor
- 2002
- Rupert Murdoch – Owner, Fox Network
- 2001
- Christine Brennan – USA Today Columnist
- 2000
- Tom Curley – President and Publisher, USA Today
- 1999
- Fekrou Kidane – Director, Executive Office of the President of the IOC
- 1998
- John D. Rawlings – Editor, The Sporting News
- 1997
- Harry Caray – Chicago Cubs play-by-play announcer
- 1996
- Dick Vitale – ESPN college basketball analyst
- 1995
- John Madden – Fox NFL analyst
- 1994
- Dick Ebersol – President, NBC Sports
- 1993
- Bud Greenspan – Film producer of Lillehammer Games
- 1992
- Jim Murray – L.A. Times sports columnist
- 1991
- Bob Costas – NBC commentator and reporter
- 1990
- Keith Jackson – Five-time sportscaster of the year
- 1989
- Dick Enberg – Four-time Emmy winning broadcaster
- 1988
- Al Michaels – USA Today’s Sportscaster of the Decade
- 1987
- Curt Gowdy – Radio and TV broadcaster
- 1986
- Vin Scully – Radio and TV broadcaster
- 1985
- Frank Deford – Sports Illustrated writer
- 1984
- Howard Cosell – Monday Night Football broadcaster