Terry Gross: Award Presentation and Conversation

Join us for the presentation of the 2021 Audio Vanguard Award! The award will be presented to Terry Gross by comedian Jenny Slate. Then, Jenny will flip the tables, interviewing the master interviewer herself.

Each year, On Air Fest honors a creative icon whose work has advanced the culture of audio. The 2021 Award will be presented to Terry Gross on Friday, April 9, followed by a live interview. Terry is of course 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.

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 industry insiders and fans