NPC Journalism Awards: Arthur E. Rowse Award for Excellence in Examining the News Media
This award honors print, online and broadcast excellence in examining the vital role and responsibility of the news media in a democracy. The award was established so journalists and news organizations could be evaluated by their peers. At its launching in November 1997, Mr. Rowse said: "What can be more essential to a free society than a press that polices itself responsibly?"
Entries are encouraged in a wide variety of areas related to the news industry, such as the challenges of local and national news reporting, journalistic practices and the performance of journalists and news organizations.
Sponsored by writer and editor Arthur E. (Ted) Rowse, formerly with U.S. News and World Report and The Washington Post.
Entry Requirements:
- Up to 5 articles or broadcasts (not necessarily in the same outlet).
- Must be accompanied by a cover letter explaining the significance of the work and any subsequent actions resulting from its publication or airing.
Prize: $750
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.