Reuters correspondent to head White House association

She will begin her one-year term as president in mid-2011 after serving as vice president for a year. The WHCA’s mission is to push for media access to the president and provide input on coverage and travel logistics for journalists who cover the White House beat. It also hosts an annual dinner with the president.

Bohan joined Reuters in 1992 and has covered the White House since 2003. Previously she was part of a team of reporters who won an award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers for their coverage of President Bush's 2002 shakeup of his economic team. 

Howard Goller, editor for US & Canada political & general news, said: "We are pleased, proud and honored. This is wonderful recognition for Caren, our White House team and Reuters."

The first Reuters correspondent to head the WHCA was Ralph Harris in 1979. He died on 24 December 2008 aged 87. ■