The Paley Center for Media Announces Greg Berlanti as an Honoree for The 2026 Paley Honors Fall Gala in Los Angeles
Monday, October 26, 2026
The Groundbreaking Storyteller Will Receive the Paley Center’s Highest Honor, The Paley Honors Award, During a Star-Studded Celebration Featuring a Special Tribute to His Remarkable Career
The Illustrious Annual Gala Benefiting the Paley Center’s Education Programs and the Preservation of The Paley Archive Will Take Place on Thursday, December 3, at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 2026 – The Paley Center for Media today announced acclaimed storyteller Greg Berlanti as an honoree of its 2026 Paley Honors Fall Gala. Berlanti will receive the prestigious Paley Honors Award, the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions and enduring impact to the media industry. The star-studded gala will take place on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 pm at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. The evening will feature a special tribute celebrating his celebrated career and creative legacy. Additional honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.
“For more than 30 years, Greg Berlanti has captivated audiences with acclaimed storytelling that has entertained, inspired, and brought enormous joy to people around the world,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “A visionary creative force, Greg has helped shape the television landscape with his enthralling series and unforgettable characters that have resonated with generations of viewers. In recognition of his extraordinary career and enduring impact on the
entertainment industry, we are privileged to present him with our highest recognition, The Paley Honors Award.”
The Paley Center for Media is the world’s preeminent nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to preserving media history and exploring its powerful shaping influence on culture and society. The proceeds from The Paley Honors support the organization’s educational programs and preservation initiatives for the renowned Paley Archive. Often referred to as a national treasure, the Paley Archive is the world’s largest publicly accessible collection of television and radio programs featuring more than 160,000 titles.
About Greg Berlanti
With singular creative vision and a relentless commitment to representation, Greg Berlanti has shaped the modern landscape of television as a writer, director, and producer for nearly three decades. His highly anticipated upcoming series, including How to Survive Without Me, Scooby-Doo: Origins, Stillwater, and Afterlife with Archie, are a testament to his unparalleled ability to craft deeply human, emotionally resonant narratives that continue to captivate global audiences across every platform.
His vibrant contemporary slate builds upon an extraordinary legacy of defining television hits, from his early writing on Dawson’s Creek to beloved series such as Everwood and Brothers & Sisters, which celebrates its milestone 20th anniversary this year. Through culturally transformative shows including Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, All American, You, Riverdale, The Flight Attendant, Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, and recent series such as Found and Brilliant Minds, his pioneering inclusion of diverse and LGBTQ+ characters has fundamentally redefined television representation and inspired generations.
Greg is a WGA and DGA member, a GOLDEN GLOBE nominee, and the recipient of the Emmy Governors award. Additionally, he was included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 and received the PGA’s Norman Lear Achievement Award. He founded the Berlanti Family Foundation, which has raised millions of dollars for charities, non-profits, and cancer research.
The evening will feature a special tribute to Greg Berlanti, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry and highlighting the milestones and achievements that have defined his influential career.
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Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, The Paley Center for Media, 212.621.6757, tbrady@paleycenter.org
PMK Entertainment, paleycenter@pmkentertainment.com
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About The Paley Center for Media
Founded by media pioneer William S. Paley in 1975, and chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr. since 1991, The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving media history and exploring media’s powerful shaping influence on culture and society. The Paley Center for Media, which owns the iconic Philip Johnson-designed Paley Museum, has proudly made its home in New York City for fifty years. The Paley Museum is where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together and has been recognized as New York City's "Best Museum" and "Best Children’s Party Place" for three years in a row.
During the year, the Paley Center produces unmatched programs and respected educational classes for the public and industry. Paley’s best-in-class public programming offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive access to today’s most talked about names through memorable programs that are entertaining, educational, and captivate audiences across generations. On the industry side, programs educate, inform, and lead the conversation on the rapidly evolving media landscape. Paley’s unmatched convening power offers unparalleled access to top industry CEOs, world dignitaries, and global thought leaders. At the heart of the institution is the Paley Archive—the largest publicly accessible collection of its kind—with more than 160,000 programs. Often referred to as a national treasure, this invaluable resource is available at The Paley Museum in New York and at the Beverly Hills Public Library in California and plays a central role in Paley’s respected educational initiatives that serve K-12 educators and students throughout the year.