NPC Journalism Contest recognizes best Washington-based regional writers

Washington-based regional reporters have the difficult job of translating the events in the nation’s capital to the cities, states and regions they represent.

The National Press Club journalism contest seeks to recognize the best of this important work. These reporters face increasing challenges as the news industry has undergone dramatic changes.

The 2011 winner was Tommy Burr of The Salt Lake Tribune.

The deadline for entering the NPC Journalism Contest is April 1, so pick your entries and mail them soon. For information about the contest, click here.

Besides the regional reporting category, the contest includes awards for breaking news, political reporting, international coverage, consumer reporting, online journalism, coverage of the news industry and newsletter journalism. It also includes a group of awards for areas as diverse as the aviation industry, problems facing the elderly and humor writing.