Beverly Hills Courier publisher and writer Lisa Friedman Bloch and Arts and Entertainment writer Neely Swanson were both honored with third-place awards at the 17th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. The awards were given out by the Los Angeles Press Club, which received 1,650 entries from arts and entertainment outlets across the country. Bloch’s win was in the category of “Personality Profile, Film Industry—Over 2,500 Words, Print” for her Holiday STYLE 2023 cover story, “Eva Longoria Redefines Star Power.” Swanson’s work was recognized in the category of “Film Critic—Over 1,000 Words.”
The awards were announced at a Dec. 1 gala dinner in the Crystal Ballroom of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. The evening’s program also included special recognition to actress Kathy Bates, who received the Legend Award for lifetime achievement. Singer and activist Melissa Etheridge received the Distinguished Storyteller Award. Actor and comedienne Tiffany Haddish received the Visionary Award for humanitarian work, and “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier was honored with the Luminary Award for career achievement.
The awards were co-dedicated to the late filmmaker Roger Corman and music legend Quincy Jones.
