Quinta Brunson, an Emmy award-winning actor, writer and producer who is the creator and star of ABC’s hit comedy Abbott Elementary, is a Philadelphia native who got her start at Temple University’s Klein College. She will be honored with the 2024 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award at this year’s event.
The Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards ceremony will also honor the professional achievements of seven prominent alumni from the media and communication industries. This year's Alumni in the Media honorees are:
- Nancy Becker, KLN ‘82, President and Co-Founder, “15 Minutes” Inc.
- Pam Derderian , KLN ‘82, CEO and Co-Founder, “15 Minutes” Inc.
- Cherri Gregg, KLN ‘12, Host/Anchor, WHYY
- John Kincade, KLN ‘86, Host, The John Kincade Show on 97.5 The Fanatic
- Dylan Purcell, KLN ‘00, Investigative Reporter/Data, The Philadelphia Inquirer
This year’s Rising Star award will be presented to Teresa M. Lundy , KLN ‘14, who is principal and founder for TML Communications.
About the Awards
The Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards were established in 2000 through the generosity of Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest
and the Annenberg Foundation, to honor broadcasting legend and longtime Temple University instructor Lew Klein. The awards celebrate Klein College graduates whose achievements in the media bring honor to Temple, along with one media figure who
represents the excellence and values personified by Lew Klein. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the Lew Klein Scholarship Fund, which helps defray tuition costs for students, enabling them to pursue off-campus study and internship opportunities.
Attire is festive cocktail