Michael J. Gerson Memorial Prize Event

November 19, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Nave
Ticketed Event

Michael J. Gerson—beloved White House speechwriter and senior policy adviser, and Washington Post columnist—brought wisdom, moral clarity, and uncommon grace to our public life.

The Trinity Forum, with support from the College Board and the Haslam Foundation, is honored to carry forward his legacy through the newly created Michael J. Gerson Memorial Prize for Excellence in Writing on Faith and Public Life.

The Prize will honor and celebrate emerging writers whose work reflects Michael’s conscience, courage, and hope. We invite you to join us for the announcement of the first honoree.

All are invited to Washington National Cathedral, a place close to Michael’s heart, for an evening event to celebrate this year’s prize. Register for tickets at the Trinity Forum’s website. Capacity is limited.

  • 6:00 PM Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres reception
  • 7:00 PM Award of the Prize, and selection committee conversation: “Conscience, Courage and Craft: The Duty of the Writer in an Age of Confusion”
  • Participants:
    • Peter Wehner, committee chair
    • David Brooks
    • Christine Emba
    • Russell Moore
    • Karen Swallow Prior

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