Press Club journalism contest seeks best regional reporting of 2015

The National Press Club wants to reward the best work in 2015 of regional reporters who cover politicians and issues in Washington from their states' and regions' perspectives.

This prize recognizes the work of Washington-based regional reporters who provide a clear understanding of events, issues and politics of importance to a city, state or region. This contest honors reporters who demonstrate excellence and versatility in covering Washington from a local angle.

The Press Club, one of the nation’s leading journalism organizations, encourages regional reporters for news organizations around the country to enter the contest.

The deadline is April 1. Details on the different awards categories and how to enter the contest can be found by clicking here.

Entrants are encouraged to enter online, but if you prefer, the Club will accept mailed postmarked before the deadline.

No matter how you enter, the most important thing is to make sure you submit your best journalism. The awards will be presented at an annual awards dinner at the National Press Club this summer.

The contest includes awards for political reporting, international coverage, consumer reporting and online journalism. It also includes a group of awards for areas as diverse as reporting on the welfare of animals, coverage of the journalism industry, newsletter journalism, the aviation industry, problems facing the elderly and humor writing.