Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Gwen Tolbart is proud to be a network broadcaster & a social worker highlighting stories of positive real-life people doing good in their community and forecasting local weather.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Gwen grew up in Canada, and considered being a social worker as she has a strong interest in children and women’s issues and community or non-profit organizations.
- A third generation Canadian, Tolbart graduated from Montreal’s Concordia University with a B.A. in Journalism and has a social science degree from Dawson College.
- Gwen’s aunt was a very popular singer in Canada.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
Broadcasting & Journalism :
- Gwen began her career in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as a host/producer for Black Is, a news magazine program of the Black Community Communications Media group. She was also a contributor to their radio broadcast, Black Speaks.
- Her work as a reporter for various shows such as the consumer advocacy program, Fighting Back, the weather show Earth Watch & Travel, Travel led her to look at other options for broadcast journalism, which included weather reporting.
- Gwen joined the Weather Network at Canadian Television and worked at CFCF-12. When she moved to Texas in 1997, she hosted the talk show, Positively Texas, and worked with the weather team as they won an Emmy.
- Later, Tolbart joined Fox 5 DC as a weather anchor/reporter in 2002 and continues to be on primetime broadcasts, weekend evenings.
- Her biggest hindrance to reporting D.C.’s weather are the mountains of West Virginia, which frequently prove unpredictable.
Other Work :
- Gwen also has a professional speaking career, has been a seminar leader, and is a member of the National Speaking Association.
- She has worked as Assistant Campus Director at Dawson College and is also the co-owner of Tolana Productions, a fashion and media company.
Contribution & Volunteer Work :
- Over the years, Tolbart has been instrumental in mentor programs for teen girls, at-risk youth and single mothers.
- Currently, she sits on the boards of the D.C. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and at a residential program for at-risk teens.
- She was awarded the 2004 Voices Against Violence for her positive contributions toward the lives of young people and the New Endeavors by Women recognition for her work with homeless women in the nation’s capital.
Awards :
- Tolbart has received honors from the National Association of Black Journalists, multiple Emmys, was named a Woman of Distinction in Texas, recognized by the Nova Scotia House of Assembly (Canadian Government).
- She was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s 2005 Woman of the Year.
- Gwen was the first runner-up of the 2012 National Speaking Association USA Keynote Speaking Competition.
- In 2014, Gwen received the Top 100 Women in the State of Maryland recognition from The Daily Record.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Tolbart’s favorite quotes include, “A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove….but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.”
- She had a few appearances in TV shows & movie like Degrassi High, Rainbow, and Blackout.
Health Update :
- Gwen Tolbart Illness / Sick : She has no major illness or sickness to date and seems to be in good health.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Gwen Tolbart Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black. Gwen uses a wig. On one of the forums, a few people commented that a better wig would be great for Gwen Tolbart. They added that her wig looks plasticky and shiny under the harsh lighting.
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Weight Loss : A few Google queries regarding this, but we couldn’t find anything conclusive on any of her social media.
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Gwen Tolbart Married? : Yes
- Children / No of Kids : 1
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : Mixed
- Gwen Tolbart Nationality : Canadian
Gwen is an awesome lady, always upbeat. Keep up the great job!!
I always liked Gwen Tolbert on Fox5 news
I love you. Keep up the great work…you are an inspiration!