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(May 9, 2025) — Investigative Reporters and Editors will mark its 50th anniversary with a gala in September, an elegant evening of camaraderie and entertainment paying tribute to the outrage that has driven investigative journalism since 1975.
The fundraiser, the first of its kind in IRE’s history, is set for Sept. 15 at Gotham Hall in the heart of New York City. Guests will enjoy elevated dining, lively conversation and a spirited auction, woven into an unforgettable experience honoring some of the top names in news.
“IRE is responsible in many ways for the development of modern investigative journalism,” said Brian M. Rosenthal, the IRE Board President and investigative reporter for The New York Times. “It has trained tens of thousands of reporters and editors and maintained high standards in the industry. And at a time when fact-based journalism is under threat, IRE has never been more important.”
Co-chairs of the event are Paul Sagan, chair of ProPublica; AG Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times; and Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent at PBS NewsHour. Funds raised go toward the nonprofit organization’s vital training programs.
The honorees who will be recognized at the gala represent milestones from each decade since the organization’s founding in 1975:
“These stars of journalism, who all received training at IRE, exemplify the power and future of journalism, the very foundation of democracy,” said IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes. “We are proud to celebrate their contributions to our industry and look forward to a memorable evening reflecting the heart and soul and never-quit passion for truth we all share.”
The 50th Anniversary Gala is a fundraiser, with tables starting at $10,000. Find more information here.
The gala is just one of the many ways that IRE is marking its 50th anniversary.
The biggest event is IRE25, our annual conference set for June 19-22 in New Orleans, with a special programming track dedicated to the past, present and future of investigative journalism; a keynote address by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Jim Steele; a reunion for longtime members; and a celebratory riverboat cruise.
The organization recently hosted a virtual “Titans Talk” featuring IRE founders Len Downie Jr., legendary Washington Post editor who oversaw the Watergate coverage, and Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, the organization’s first attorney. Another virtual event, planned for May 28, will feature a conversation with several of IRE’s executive directors through the years.
More 50th anniversary events will be announced in the coming months.
Learn more about IRE’s history and upcoming anniversary celebrations here. To support our mission and help us continue this work, visit our online donation page.
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