NPC Journalism Awards: Nell Minow Award for Cultural Criticism
This award, named for Club member Nell Minow, journalist and movie critic, honors excellence in cultural criticism. The prize recognizes original critiques addressing the state of society or unique commentary on the human experience (as related to arts, media, politics, identity, and community).
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.