Lesley Stahl Honored at Power 100 Luncheon
Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent received the Power 100 trophy at a midtown Manhattan event hosted by Joanna Coles and Uber.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Awards
Joanna Coles hosted the Power 100 luncheon at The Modern in midtown Manhattan, where Lesley Stahl received the Power 100 trophy. Stahl was met with a standing ovation after accepting the award.
Why it matters
The luncheon brings together prominent women in media, business and entertainment, and Coles said she started it to connect women who did not know each other. The event recognizes a veteran journalist whose career spans more than four decades.
Lesley Stahl, a 14-time Emmy winner and longtime CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent, was the guest of honor, and the trophy was designed by Tiffany & Co. The luncheon is hosted twice yearly by The Daily Beast's Chief Creative and Content Officer, Joanna Coles, and Uber.
The players
Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl is a 14-time Emmy winner and longtime correspondent for CBS News' 60 Minutes.
Joanna Coles
Joanna Coles is The Daily Beast's Chief Creative and Content Officer who hosts the Power 100 luncheon with Uber.
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher is a tech journalist and podcaster who introduced Stahl at the luncheon.
The details
Kara Swisher introduced Stahl at the luncheon, and attendees included Gayle King, Stephanie Ruhle, Judy Woodruff, Cynthia Nixon and Napheesa Collier. Guests left with a custom 'Ladies Who Lunch' tote and Sonos Ace Ultra Headphones.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Power 100 luncheon held in midtown Manhattan.
Last month: 60 Minutes aired Stahl's report on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Awards
The Power 100 luncheon extends a recent trend of media-industry awards that honor veteran journalists alongside networking among women leaders in New York.
New Yorkers interested in media and leadership events can follow the Power 100 luncheon's twice-yearly schedule. The event's format offers a model for women seeking structured networking opportunities in the city's media sector.
The takeaway
Structured networking events can connect women across industries who might otherwise never meet, as Coles' Power 100 luncheon demonstrates.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Beast.
