Michael Keaton to receive IRE's Champion of Investigative Journalism Award

(July 31, 2025) — Investigative Reporters and Editors is pleased to announce Academy Award-nominee Michael Keaton, star of “Spotlight” and “The Paper,” will receive the Champion of Investigative Journalism Award at IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala in September.

The gala, IRE’s first fundraiser of its kind, will be an entertaining evening of good food and fun times, recognizing exceptional journalists across the decades since the organization started in 1975.

It’s set for Sept. 15 at Gotham Hall in the heart of New York City. Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes will be the host.

Seats are $1,500. Table sponsorships start at $10,000. To buy tickets and for more information, go to the 50th Gala website or send an email to Jill Vanzino at jvanzino@inezevents.com.

Proceeds will support IRE´s vital training programs and resources for journalists worldwide.