Tom Brokaw Will Be in Omaha Tonight

Tom Brokaw, former anchor and managing editor of the "NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw" and author of The Greatest Generation will be in Omaha tonight to receive an award from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Brokaw will be presented with the Ambassador of Hope Award from UNMC's Eppley Cancer Center. The award honors people who have contributed to the fight against cancer through research, patient care activities or by raising public awareness. Previous recipients include General Norman Schwarzkopf and Sam Donaldson.

Brokaw stepped down from his role as anchor and managing editor of the NBC Nightly News in December 2004 after 21 years. He remains employed by NBC News reporting and producing long-form documentaries and providing expertise during breaking news events. In addition, Brokaw is the author of the best selling The Greatest Generation, three other books and numerous articles, essays and commentaries for various print publications.

Brokaw has been recognized with many awards for reporting including the prestigious Peabody award in 2004. In addition he has earned numerous other awards including several Emmy, Overseas Press Club and National Headliner awards and in 2003, the NBC Nightly News was honored with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.