Bob Costas Accepts 2025 Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism

Renowned sportscaster Bob Costas accepts the National Press Foundation 2025 Sol Taishoff Award at NPF's annual awards dinner on March 12, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. He was introduced by CNN's Jake Tapper. Costas has been an authoritative voice on every major U.S. sport. In his nearly 40-year career with NBC, he hosted 12 Olympic Games and seven Super Bowls, covered 10 NBA Finals and seven World Series, not to mention other highly viewed events, such as the Kentucky Derby and U.S. Open. “Bob Costas’ at-ease delivery is backed by a probing interview style, prosaic writing, and an encyclopedic knowledge that spans sports, global affairs, and pop culture,” NPF judges said. “Costas brings preparation and gravitas to any assignment, often providing moments of community around human trial and achievement. He represents and honors the best of what American broadcasting can be – a shared moment of resonance.” The Sol Taishoff Award was established in 1983 by Sol Taishoff, founder and editor of Broadcasting magazine and a veteran of electronic journalism, to recognize distinguished service to broadcast journalism, whether during a lifetime of service or during an exceptional year’s work. Last year’s recipient of the Taishoff Award was Christiane Amanpour. Previous winners include Al Roker, Robin Roberts, Norah O’Donnell, Audie Cornish, Dana Bash, Lester Holt and Bret Baier. NPF website: https://nationalpress.org/ NPF is solely responsible for the content. This video was produced within the Evelyn Y. Davis studios.