Nearly 2,000 people attended the glitzy affair, along with a list of celebrities and VIPs such as Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Ellen Page, Lupita Nyong’o, Johnny Galecki, Naomi Campbell, and many others.
Each year, NLGJA chooses students from across the country to participate in its student project -- providing real-world experience to undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a career in journalism.