59th Annual Gabriel Awards Reception

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an evening filled with inspiration, networking, and celebration. Register now and join us in recognizing excellence in media through the lens of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
• Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
• Location: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

The Gabriel Awards have been a beacon of inspiration since their inception in 1965, encouraging media professionals to create works that serve, enrich, challenge and uplift audiences. This year’s finalists, representing productions released during the 2024 calendar year, showcase the breadth and depth of talent across the United States and Canada. Winners will be revealed during the 59th Annual Gabriel Awards Reception.

This year also marks the debut of a new distinction: the Voice of Gabriel Award, honoring a media professional whose career reflects the Gabriel values through an unwavering dedication to storytelling that uplifts and unites.

Sean McNamara, an acclaimed director, writer and producer, will be the first recipient of this prestigious honor. McNamara is known for his emotionally resonant films such as Soul Surfer, Spare Parts, The Miracle Season and Reagan, which bring to life powerful stories of faith, courage, and perseverance.

“Sean McNamara has spent his career telling stories that move hearts, lift spirits, and bring light to the human experience,” said Rob DeFrancesco, Executive Director of the Catholic Media Association. “His work consistently reflects the values we hold dear: dignity, courage, compassion and faith. We’re honored to recognize him as the first-ever recipient of the Voice of Gabriel Award, and to celebrate the impact his storytelling has had on audiences.”