Media and Communication major Lily Roberti ’28 was awarded a $1,000 scholarship and was celebrated at the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia annual Student Scholarship Awards luncheon. This honor reaffirmed her commitment to using journalism to elevate the voices of others.

Held at McCall Golf Club in Upper Darby, Pa., and hosted by 6ABC Meteorologist Payton Domschke, the event recognized nine students from across the region.

“Journalism and media are some of my greatest passions, and to be recognized for my dedication to my studies was a very rewarding experience,” Roberti said.

At the luncheon, Roberti and the other recipients were recognized individually and had the opportunity to hear from Domschke about her career path and advice for entering the field.

“The luncheon was a wonderful experience,” she said. “It was interesting to hear about her life experience of being passionate about wanting to work in journalism and weather, as well as helpful to hear her advice and perspective about advocating for yourself.”

Roberti received additional praise for her application essay.

“My essay told the story of how I grew up with a desire to pursue justice and an interest in politics and social issues. As I’ve reached college, that has manifested in using journalism as a tool to be a voice for those who are silenced,” she said. “Being told that this essay was profound and proved my storytelling abilities made me very proud. It reaffirmed that my writing is making the impact on people that I hope it always will, and gave me even more motivation for my future in the field.”

She also appreciated the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia’s efforts in supporting emerging journalists.

“Their goal, as they explained at the luncheon, is to motivate and fund future journalists to have the same experiences that they did in their own careers,” said Roberti. “As the journalism field faces many new pressures and challenges today, a boost from older generations to keep the profession alive is always beneficial. The media is one of the most important institutions in our society, and it’s important we continue to preserve it with integrity.”

The scholarship will help Roberti continue her studies in Media and Communication as she works toward a career in journalism. 

“I hope to write or work in broadcast journalism, likely on politics and current events, and getting recognized for my accomplishments up until this point certainly helps me get even more excited about my future,” she said.