Andrea Mitchell Peabody Award – Career Achievement
- Andrea Mitchell, NBC News' chief Washington and chief foreign affairs correspondent, accepted a Career Achievement Award at the 85th Peabody Awards on sunday.
- previous recipients of the award include Mel Brooks, Lily Tomlin, and Dan Rather.
- Mitchell shared reflections on her early career experiences, emphasizing the progress women have made in the field.
Andrea Mitchell Honored with Peabody Award for Journalism Career Achievement
Updated June 02, 2025
Andrea Mitchell, NBC News’ chief Washington and chief foreign affairs correspondent, accepted a Career Achievement Award at the 85th Peabody Awards on sunday. During her acceptance speech,Mitchell highlighted the critical role of women in journalism,noting their increasing strength,fearlessness,and empowerment.
Mitchell’s recognition was announced in April. previous recipients of the award include Mel Brooks, Lily Tomlin, and Dan Rather. She has dedicated nearly 50 years to NBC News, with three decades spent as chief foreign affairs correspondent. This Peabody Award adds to her previous accolades, including one for her coverage of the Texas abortion ban and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Television Academy in 2019.
Mitchell shared reflections on her early career experiences, emphasizing the progress women have made in the field. She recalled facing challenges and fighting for recognition in a male-dominated industry. She noted the importance of strong journalism and accurate details for the survival of democracy,referencing Thomas Jefferson’s view on the necessity of newspapers.
She expressed gratitude to her NBC colleagues and family for their support throughout her career. She also acknowledged the importance of mentoring the next generation of female journalists.
“Winning this award this year along with my NBC colleagues at SNL clearly shows that Peabody recognizes – peopel need some good laughs along with their news.”
“In all seriousness, this award means the world to me – not just for what it says about my work, but for what it represents about the importance of journalism.”
“When I look across our newsroom now, I see women at every level… And no, they are no longer called ’copy boys.'”
What’s next
Mitchell is expected to continue her work at NBC News, focusing on critical issues in Washington and around the globe, while continuing to mentor young journalists.