The 10th Annual Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Reporting

Journalism That Changed the Conversation

An Evening Celebrating Courage, Accountability & the Power of Truth

THE LIVE EVENT IS SOLD OUT! SEE OPTIONS BELOW

Tickets to the October 21 event are officially sold out. If you would like to attend in person, you may request to be placed on the waiting list by emailing [email protected].

Not in Albany? Can't join us in person? Watch the program via livestream! Register through our ticketing page, and a link to the livestream will be sent to you upon registration. The livestream begins at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Hearst Media Center at the Times Union — Albany, NY
Award Ceremony & Conversation: 7:00 PM

Learn What Happens When One Determined Journalist Refuses to Stop Asking Questions.

Join the Museum of Political Corruption for an extraordinary evening honoring Julie K. Brown, the acclaimed investigative journalist whose groundbreaking reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation exposed a story that captured national attention and gave a voice to survivors who had long struggled to be heard.

Brown's relentless pursuit of the truth embodies the spirit of Nellie Bly, the pioneering journalist whose fearless reporting challenged powerful institutions more than a century ago.

For its 10th Annual Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Reporting, the Museum will honor Brown for demonstrating the courage, persistence, and determination that investigative journalism demands.

An Extraordinary Conversation

Following the award presentation, Julie K. Brown will join Marty Baron, the legendary former executive editor of The Washington Post and former editor of The Boston Globe, for a compelling conversation about investigative journalism, accountability, ethics, and the responsibility of the press to pursue stories that matter.

The conversation will be moderated by Brendan Lyons, acclaimed investigative journalist and executive managing editor of the Times Union.

Together, they will explore what it takes to pursue difficult stories, challenge powerful interests, protect journalistic independence, and bring hidden truths into the light.

Watch the Livestream

Although the live event is sold out, everyone is invited to experience this extraordinary program online.

Register for the livestream through our ticketing page. A link to watch the program will be sent to you upon registration.

Livestream begins at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21.

Celebrate investigative journalism.
Hear from journalists who practice it at the highest level.
Be inspired by the legacy of Nellie Bly.

About the Museum of Political Corruption

The Museum of Political Corruption is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating the public about corruption, ethics, accountability, and the importance of an informed and engaged citizenry.