NPC Journalism Awards: Edwin M. Hood Awards for Diplomatic Correspondence
Named for Edwin M. Hood, a distinguished diplomatic correspondent for the Associated Press and a founding member of the National Press Club, these awards recognize excellence in reporting on diplomatic and foreign policy issues. Entrants must demonstrate an understanding of American foreign policy and how foreign affairs affect those policies.
Entry Requirements:
- A single article or broadcast or a series of articles or broadcasts (maximum of 5) that will be judged as one unit.
- Include a letter detailing how and why the piece or series broke fresh ground or how it brought clarity and understanding of foreign policy issues to the U.S. audience.
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.