ASNE and The Associated Press Managing Editors partner with the Freedom Forum to present the McGruder awards to those who have made a significant contribution during a given year or over a number of years toward furthering diversity in newspaper content and in recruiting, developing and retaining journalists of color. Begun in 2002, the awards are given at the annual APME conference.

ASNE and The Associated Press Managing Editors partner with the Freedom Forum to present the McGruder awards to those who have made a significant contribution during a given year or over a number of years toward furthering diversity in newspaper content and in recruiting, developing and retaining journalists of color. Begun in 2002, the awards are given at the annual APME conference.