Trey Yingst Wins Prestigious Journalism Award

Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst has been honored with the esteemed 2025 Prize of Professional Excellence by The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States. The prestigious award ceremony took place on December 4, 2025, at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., recognizing Yingst's exceptional courage and dedication to journalism in conflict zones worldwide.

A Night of Recognition

The annual Foreign Press Awards brought together top journalists to celebrate those safeguarding democracy through fearless reporting. George Svigos, Executive Director of Communications at GM Global Markets, introduced Yingst, highlighting his "courageous frontline reporting and exceptional commitment to documenting major global conflicts in real time."

Yingst's Powerful Acceptance Speech

During his acceptance speech, Yingst emphasized the profound responsibility of foreign correspondents: "To be a foreign correspondent is to be a witness. To be a clear voice in a world that is often marred by violence and misinformation. Our work and responsibility should not be taken lightly."

"I will continue to speak loudly and fairly, even when it is unpopular to do so."
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Yingst expressed profound gratitude to Fox News leadership, including CEO Suzanne Scott and President Jay Wallace, alongside the Murdoch family. In a particularly moving moment, he credited his father Gerald Yingst for believing in his dream when he started with "a camera I bought on Amazon, a YouTube page that no one watched, and a press pass that I printed at the campus library."

Dangerous Assignments and Global Conflicts

With unwavering determination, Yingst has reported from some of the world's most volatile regions, including:

• The Israel-Hamas war
• Russia's invasion of Ukraine
• The 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

He dedicated his award to Palestinian journalists in Gaza, acknowledging their extraordinary sacrifice: "May we not forget their sacrifice and contributions to our industry. Let me also reiterate the position that international journalists must be given independent access to Gaza to report."

A Mission Beyond Reporting

Yingst framed his work as a mission to amplify human experiences amid conflict: "To places like Israel, speaking with the hostages who were released from Hamas captivity... or to Syria hearing from the mothers we met at the infamous Sednaya prison who continue to look for their children."

Concluding his speech, Yingst reaffirmed his journalistic creed: "We must hold governments and militaries accountable for their actions. And we must continue to be a voice for the voiceless."

Looking Ahead

This prestigious honor underscores Yingst's impact as a fearless correspondent who brings critical stories from the world's frontlines to global audiences. His commitment to "speaking loudly and fairly" even in unpopular territory sets a benchmark for excellence in international journalism.