Exciting news: Mark your calendars for the 43rd Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C., at 8:00 am! We’ll announce more details in the coming months, including ticket information, sponsors, our 2025 lecturer and honorees.
You can be a part of the planning process: Do you have an idea for a great Parker Lecturer? Or maybe you know someone who has done notable, ethical work in media, technology, or telecommunications? Click here to submit your nominations now.
Then, catch up on the history of the Parker Lecture and award recipients here.
About the Parker Lecture in Ethics and Telecommunications
The Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture was created in 1982 to recognize Parker’s pioneering work as an advocate for the public’s rights in broadcasting. It is the only lecture in the country to examine telecommunications and the digital age from an ethical perspective. Find a list of previous lecturers here.
About the Everett C. Parker Award
The Parker Award is given in recognition of an individual whose work embodies the principles and values of the public interest in telecommunications and the media. Find a list of previous honorees here. Find a list of previous honorees here.
About the Donald H. McGannon Award
The McGannon Award is given in recognition of special contributions in advancing the roles of women and persons of color in the media. Find a list of previous honorees here.