The National Press Club’s Consumer Journalism Awards
The Consumer Journalism Awards recognize excellence in reporting on consumer-focused issues. These awards honor journalism that helps consumers understand their rights, risks, and choices, and that hold institutions accountable on matters affecting everyday life.
Judges will consider solution-oriented or strategic reporting that empowers consumers and prompts action by individuals, communities, businesses, or government entities.
Entry Requirements:
- Up to five (5) entries addressing a single consumer issue (print, digital, audio, or broadcast formats are eligible)
- A brief cover letter detailing how the reporting resulted in action, such as changes in consumer behavior, policy responses, regulatory action, community impact, or individual outcomes
Divisions
- Print/Online
- Broadcast/Podcast
Prize: $1000
General Eligibility:
Through its journalism awards, the National Press Club seeks to recognize and honor professional journalists who have produced outstanding work in service of the public, either independently or as employees of editorially independent news organizations.
In evaluating entries, judges will give weight to evidence of:
- Individual enterprise
- Fairness
- Accuracy
- Objectivity
The following are not eligible:
- Content produced for house organs
- Theses or academic reports
- Advocacy outlets operated by interest groups, including trade associations, consumer organizations, or government agencies
Entries may be submitted by journalists or by their employers. Entrants are responsible for ensuring judges can access all submitted materials and must provide passwords or access credentials where required.
Non-traditional entrants are welcome, provided they clearly explain in supporting materials how their work meets the Club’s journalistic standards. Such entrants should include a brief statement describing their editorial independence.