Hall of Mentorship Dinner
About the Event
We invite the industry to embrace the IRTS mission of building future media leaders by saluting the top leaders of today for their extraordinary mentorship.
IRTS President and CEO Joyce Tudryn explains, “Mentorship has always been the centerpiece of the IRTS educational programs and diversity initiatives, yet we traditionally give accolades based on industry achievements. We now proudly honor extraordinary leaders, who inspire us to make a difference through mentoring. May their examples set some models in motion, and serve as a call for action to all.”
The dinner will take place in New York City on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
2025 IRTS HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL AWARD
Debra OConnell
President
ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks
The Walt Disney Company
FOUNDERS AWARD
Ira Bernstein
Co-President
Debmar-Mercury
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
David Campanelli
President, Global Investment
Horizon Media
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
Curt Menefee
Co-Host, Good Day New York, WNYW-FOX 5
Co-Host, FOX NFL SUNDAY
FOUNDERS AWARD
Mort Marcus
Co-President
Debmar-Mercury
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
Katie Klein
Chief Investment Officer
Omnicom Media Group, NA
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
Rishad Tobaccowala
Author and Advisor, Former Chief Strategist & Growth Officer,
Publicis Groupe