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 Thursday, October 15, 2026.
2026 IRTS HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL AWARD
Eric Shanks
CEO & Executive Producer
FOX Sports
FOUNDERS AWARD
Perry Sook
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Nexstar Media Group
INNOVATION AWARD
Tara Walpert Levy
Board Director & CEO Advisor
Former VP, Americas, YouTube
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
Shenan Reed
Global Chief Media Officer
General Motors
LEGACY AWARD
Jo Ann Ross
Former Chairman
Paramount Advertising
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
Molly Finnerty
Chief Investment Officer
Zenith
HALL OF MENTORSHIP AWARD
Wendell Scott
Senior Vice President
Disney Advertising
SPIRIT OF THE INDUSTRY AWARD
Kristi Curcio-Nolan
SVP, Strategic Initiatives, Engagement & Events
FOX Corporation