“Pardon the Interruption” hosts Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser can officially add another accomplishment to their résumés.
It was confirmed this Tuesday that Wilbon and Kornheiser received the 43rd Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Kornheiser referred to it as an “unexpected and an incredible honor” for both him and his longtime ESPN broadcast partner.
“To receive an honor bearing Walter Cronkite’s name is humbling, because you immediately think about the standard he set for journalism. And to share it with Tony, my friend and partner for more than four decades, makes it even more special,” said Wilbon. “I’ve been fortunate to call Scottsdale home for a significant part of my life, so I feel a personal connection to the Cronkite School and I’m grateful that this recognition further strengthens that bond.”
Burke Magnus, the president of content at ESPN, released a classy statement on Wilbon and Kornheiser’s latest accomplishment.
“Tony and Mike have forged one of the most successful partnerships in sports media history on PTI, and they’ve made an extraordinary impact on the industry and generations of fans,” said Magnus. “Our entire ESPN team congratulates them on receiving the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and we look forward to celebrating them next month as PTI marks its 25-year anniversary.”
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They’ll be honored in February.
“Pardon the Interruption” has been a fan favorite on ESPN since 2001. In addition to being excellent TV personalities, they’ve earned the Eugene Meyer Award for their work in journalism.
Wilbon and Kornheiser will receive the 43rd Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on Feb. 16.
Congratulation to this duo on yet another incredible achievement.
