NPC Journalism Awards: Breaking News Award
This award recognizes excellence in breaking news reporting. Entries will be judged for quality of reporting, speed and innovation. Particular attention will be given to reporting in the first 24 hours and the use of a variety of formats to reach news consumers.
Entry Requirements:
- No more than five stories, written or assembled under deadline pressure, covering a single event or occurrence.
- Material should be submitted as originally presented.
- In the cover letter describe how the reporting was done on deadline.
- Supplemental material should be clearly marked and entrants must also submit passwords if they are needed to access the material online.
Prize: One free year of membership in appropriate category.
General Eligibility: Through these awards, the National Press Club seeks to recognize and honor professional journalists who have produced outstanding work for the public, either independently or as employees of editorially independent news entities. In all cases, judges will give weight to demonstration of individual enterprise, fairness, accuracy, and objectivity. Content produced for house organs, pamphlets, theses or reports will not be considered, nor will advocacy outlets of interest groups such as trade associations, consumer organizations or government agencies. Entries may be submitted by either journalists or their employers. Non-traditional entrants are free to explain in supporting materials how they meet these journalistic criteria, and should submit a statement explaining their editorial independence.