Announcement
Terry Gross Honored with 2021 Audio Vanguard Award
The 2021 Audio Vanguard Award was presented to Terry Gross on Friday, April 9, followed by a live interview with comedian Jenny Slate.
Gross is the host of Peabody Award-winning program Fresh Air. One of the most iconic interviewers of our time, Terry approaches each person she speaks to with a unique blend of intelligence, persistence, warmth, and curiosity. Watch Terry receive the award here.
ABOUT THE AUDIO VANGUARD AWARD
Each year, On Air Fest honors a creative icon whose work has advanced the culture of audio. The Audio Vanguard Award recognizes a creator whose contribution to the storytelling medium has inspired a creative legacy. The award is presented each year, and accompanied by a presentation in front of a live audience of storytellers, industry insiders and fans. Past winners include Ira Glass, Jad Abumrad, Audie Cornish, Malcolm Gladwell and Debbie Millman.