The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation held its First Amendment Award dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to honor leaders in journalism and broadcasting. The introduction of each award recipient included a video presentation. John Roberts was the master of ceremonies.


Tom Curley received the First Amendment Leadership Award; Paula Madison received the First Amendment Service Award; Richard Wiley received a special First Amendment Award for his career-long support of First Amendment rights for broadcasters and for his pivotal role in the development of high-definition television in this country; Bob Schieffer received the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award. 

There was a performance by country music band Honky Tonk Confidential, featuring Bob Schieffer.