This year’s ceremony will feature special tributes to two industry leaders. Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of investigative reporting and his role in pioneering nonprofit news models. Marcelo Prince, enterprise editor for business, finance, and economics at The Wall Street Journal, is set to be honored with the Lawrence Minard Editor Award for his commitment to editorial mentorship and collaborative storytelling.

Hosted by former CNBC anchor Tyler Mathisen, the event serves as a focal point for media professionals to address the state of financial reporting. The finalists represent a broad spectrum of investigative work, ranging from Bloomberg News’ reporting on IVF disruptions to The New York Times’ analysis of artificial intelligence and Business Insider’s investigations into data center impacts. According to the foundation, these awards continue to prioritize reporting that protects investors and maintains institutional accountability. Proceeds from the banquet and associated sponsorships support the foundation’s ongoing mission to sustain and elevate the standards of business journalism.