He'll be on hand to tell us when Poynter honors him at our annual Bowtie Ball. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. ‘I strive to get better every single day.’ CNN anchor Anderson Cooper walks onstage for a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN and The New York Times in 2019. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) When Anderson Cooper celebrated 20 years with CNN earlier this month, he said he never could have imagined where his reporting was going to take him and who he was going to meet.  “I am truly grateful for the opportunity that I’m given each night, and I strive to get better every single day.” Now, how does one of the best interviewers in the business continually find ways to improve his reporting chops after covering seemingly every major news event around the world? You’re invited to find out at Poynter’s Bowtie Ball on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Tampa, Florida, where Cooper will accept the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism and share insight from his decades-long career of “keeping them honest” with fellow journalists and journalism supporters.  Don’t miss your chance to hear how Cooper builds trust with audiences everywhere and artfully balances humanity, humility and humor. Get your tickets soon. The VIP experience sold out in a week. Scroll down for more information and opportunities to make your own strides.   FEATURED TRAINING AND EVENTS The Poynter Institute’s Bowtie Ball, Honoring Anderson Cooper (2023) In-person gala, Nov. 18 in Tampa, Florida The Bowtie Ball is Poynter’s largest annual celebration of journalistic excellence that recognizes the contributions of the brightest and liveliest minds in the industry to democracies worldwide. Join us for an unforgettable evening in which we honor the career of Anderson Cooper, longtime CNN anchor, “60 Minutes” correspondent on CBS, podcaster and bestselling author. Cooper will be there in person to receive the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism and share stories about his most riveting interviews and on-the-ground reporting. Cost: $225. GET TICKETS Lead with Influence (2023) Online group seminar, Nov. 6-27 This four-session virtual workshop is especially designed to help women and nonbinary journalists in the industry use their social capital to lead with influence. This is an interactive, virtual training for leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — without direct reports.  Cost: $600. APPLY NOW Beat Academy: Health News Your Audience Can Use (2023) Webinar, Sept. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern Beat Academy’s September sessions on health care emphasize the bottom line for patients and taxpayers. 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