Journalism contest seeks top reporting on the elderly

Journalists who have done good work covering the problems of the elderly are encouraged to enter the National Press Club’s annual journalism contest.

The Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics rewards top reporting on aging.

Named after Joseph D. Ryle, a longtime National Press Club member, the $750 award honors excellence and objectivity in coverage of the problems faced by the elderly.

Stories that have won in the past include looks at the use of anti-psychotic drugs in nursing homes, a series on hospice care and a hidden-camera investigation of insurance agents training new recruits to take advantage of the elderly.

To apply, please submit one article or a series of no more than 5 articles on a consistent topic that appeared in either broadcast, general circulation newspaper or online journalism site in 2014.

The deadline to submit entries is April 1, and the contest is open to Press Club members and non-members. Offering entries is free for NPC members, and costs $50 for non-members.

Entries may be submitted online or mail in your entries. For more information, click here. The winner will be honored at a dinner at the National Press Club this summer.