Weijia Jiang

Awards & Honours

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Jiang’s career is marked by several historic firsts. She is the first woman of color to serve as president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, a role she assumed in 2025. Her 2020 exchange with President Trump became one of the most-watched moments of the pandemic briefings and solidified her reputation for holding power accountable. She was named to the Gold House A100 List in 2024, recognizing her as one of the most influential Asian Americans. Her Emmy win in 2023 reflects her impact on national morning television.

AwardsJiang has won an Emmy Award (2023) for her contributions to CBS Mornings, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Associated Press Award for feature reporting during her time at WBOC-TV. She was inducted into the Professional Gallery at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School in 2012.

Honours & Distinctions

Professional Gallery Inductee

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University·2012

Honored as a distinguished alumnus.

Gold House A100 List

Gold House·2024

Recognized as one of the most influential Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Rankings & Lists

#Honoree

Gold House A100 List

Gold House·2024

Records & Feats

First woman of color to serve as president of the White House Correspondents' Association

Historic First·2025

Elected in 2025, Jiang became the first woman of color to lead the WHCA in its 110-year history.

Weijia Jiang

AwardsJiang has won an Emmy Award (2023) for her contributions to CBS Mornings, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Associated Press Award for feature reporting during her time at WBOC-TV. She was inducted into the Professional Gallery at Syracuse University&rsquo;s Newhouse School in 2012.

Honours & Distinctions

Rankings & Lists

Records & Feats

AwardsJiang has won an Emmy Award (2023) for her contributions to CBS Mornings, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Associated Press Award for feature reporting during her time at WBOC-TV. She was inducted into the Professional Gallery at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School in 2012.