FOX News Media celebrates ‘superstar employees’ with Spotlight Awards

The FOX News Media Spotlight Awards are an annual company tradition. (Fox News Media)

FOX News Media CEO Susan Scott and President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace announced the winners of the 2025 FOX News Media Spotlight Awards on Wednesday during an end-of-year staff town hall.

the Fox News Media The Spotlight Awards are an annual company tradition; The department received hundreds of nominations from employees eager to celebrate colleagues who received special recognition. Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer, digital marketing CEO Jason Klarman and host Will Cain were part of the show that announced the winners during the town hall.

“I want to start by congratulating you. Your amazing work has led FOX News Media to record-breaking accomplishments this year. Each of you should be extremely proud of your work and contributions,” Scott told employees.

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“Fox News started the year at No. 1 ever in cable,” Scott continued. “That was just the beginning. Because now we’re on pace to finish not only as the top network in all of cable, but also as the second-highest-rated TV network ahead of both NBC and CBS.”

The Spotlight Awards began in 2020 to “honor some of our outstanding employees,” Scott explained, before announcing the winners.

Unsung Hero Award

The Unsung Hero Award is given to employees who consistently give their best effort in work that is vital to FOX News Media but often goes unnoticed. (Fox News Media)

The Unsung Hero Award is given to employees who consistently give their best effort in work that is vital to FOX News Media but often goes unnoticed. Four winners were chosen.

Radio Contribution Director Pat Butler

Butler joined Fox News in 1995 and works on a digital infrastructure project, coordinating how outside broadcasts get into control rooms and go on the air.

FOX Weather Talent Relations and Programming Megan Gent

“Meghan received eight nominations, with colleagues noting how she works around the clock to coordinate coverage during major weather events. And she does it with a smile,” Cain said.

FOX Nation Producer Tanya Joseph

Joseph has been with FOX News Media for seven years, often earning promotions along the way.

“A colleague noticed that when anyone started asking Tanya about something, the answer was always ‘already done,’” Ken said. “Tanya is always one step ahead, ensuring that Fox Nation’s content is of the highest quality possible. Not only is she dedicated to her craft, she is also one of the most likable people you will ever meet.”

SAT vehicle operator and field technology engineer Tiger Stanley

Scott, Wallace, Klarman, Hemmer and Cain sat in a custom office built by Stanley himself, featuring a Texas star made of Hawaiian lava to honor a pair of states close to Cain’s heart. The City Hall office mirrored the office in “The Will Cain Show” Studio in Dallaswhich was also designed and built by Stanley.

“Tiger is part of the organization that supports our success. He is versatile and indispensable as an expert carpenter, decorator and field engineer,” Cain said.

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Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award recognizes employees who have demonstrated an exemplary work ethic and growth during the early stages of their career. (Fox News Media)

The Rising Star Award recognizes employees who have demonstrated an exemplary work ethic and growth during the early stages of their career.

“They’ll probably be our bosses one day, so we should all be nice to them,” Klarman joked before announcing the winners.

Assignment Editor Matthew Donnell

“He’s always looking for ways to move stories forward and makes himself an expert on everything we cover,” Klarman said.

“Even if that means reading an entire book on the history of the Federal Reserve,” he added. “That’s crazy and actually true.”

Associate producer Jessica Sonkin

“In less than a year, Jessica has proven to be an invaluable member of the small team covering the stadiums,” Klarman said. “At this early stage in her career, she has an innate understanding of news and what makes good television.”

FOX & Friends Associate Producer Carrie Gallagher

Gallagher, recently promoted from production assistant, quickly earned the trust of his colleagues.

“Like many of our rising stars, Curry puts in long hours and is always willing to take on more responsibility,” Klarman said.

FOX Nation Associate Producer Sabrina Baker

“Sabrina routinely balances at least six shows at the same time. Sabrina, I’m sorry we work you so hard, but this is what you get for being so great at your job,” Klarman said.

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Community Service Award

This award recognizes employees who devote their time and energy to local communities and are active in company volunteer efforts. (Fox News Media)

This award is given to an employee who devotes his or her time and energy to their local community and is active in the company’s volunteer efforts.

Fox News Audio correspondent Ryan Schmelz

Schmelz volunteers with a group that brings dance programs to underserved school districts everywhere Washington, DC

“Overall, Ryan devotes tremendous time and energy to uplifting others at work, in his community and as far as his voice can take him,” Hemmer said.

“FOX and Friends First” stage director Matt Rodriguez

Rodriguez has worked overnight for 13 years but still finds time to volunteer for the Cub Scouts.

“It’s a big job; he’s a unit commissioner. That means he doesn’t work with just one group of Scouts, but with many different groups. He teaches leadership skills as well as CPR and generally helps young boys and girls grow into the best versions of themselves,” Hemmer said.

Task Manager in Washington, D.C. Lillian LeCroy

Lecroy volunteers with American Corporate Partners, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their spouses as they navigate their careers.

“This is an important group, and Fox has been proud to partner with them for more than a decade,” Hemmer said.

“One military spouse credits Lillian with changing her life, saying Lillian has made her more confident and approaches every conversation with empathy,” Hemmer added. “In her words, Lillian embodies Fox’s values ​​of leadership, social responsibility and community outreach.”

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Culture Farms Award

Culture Farms Award Winners. (Fox News Media)

FOX Weather Talent Relations and Programming Megan Gent

“Megan, your colleagues nominated you for this award because you make them feel heard, even while juggling competing demands of talent, leadership and show teams,” Hemmer said.

Fox News Audio correspondent Ryan Schmelz

“Ryan, I know we’ve already talked about the great work you do in your community, but your colleagues say you’re also creating an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation, and building a more unified newsroom,” Hemmer said.

“Part of that was your work bridging the connections between channel, business, digital and radio,” he continued. “Thanks to you, these teams share information more easily and lead to a more integrated and efficient newsroom culture.”

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Innovator of the year

Head Artistic Director Rich Causey. (Fox News Media)

Head Artistic Director Rich Causey

“Rich’s cross-platform work has saved us time, money and a lot of hassle,” Wallace said.

“He is constantly training Fox Business’ technology and editorial teams on how to get the most out of our automated control rooms,” Wallace added. “We have helped expand FOX Weather programming by enabling one person to continue coverage throughout the night, or on weekends when needed.”

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Impact Award

Director Brian Bombara and recruiter Veronica Baker. (Fox News Media)

The Impact Award recognizes those who have had some of the most positive overall impacts on Fox News Media. This year, two colleagues from the campus recruiting team shared the award.

Director Brian Bombara and recruiter Veronica Baker

“They have helped build a world-class recruiting program, bringing us talented interns, many of whom continue their careers here at FOX News Media,” Scott said.

“Just this year, the team has led three training sessions, with over 500 participants,” Scott said. “They made 19 campus visits, attended numerous press conferences, and spent 47 days on the road. Thanks to their work, our program is consistently ranked among the best in the country, and is currently ranked by Vault as the No. 1 media training program.” “This helps us attract the most qualified people, who we can then place in full-time positions.”

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