NPC Journalism Awards: Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism
This award honors excellence and objectivity in political coverage by reporters 34 years old or younger. It is named in memory of Sandy Hume, the reporter for The Hill who broke the story of the aborted 1997 coup against House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Entry Requirements:
- Print/Online entries only.
- One article or a series of no more than 5 articles on a single topic.
- Entrants must demonstrate analytical excellence and a clear knowledge of political issues and personalities.
- Entrants must be under 35 years old when the entry was published. Entrant’s date of birth must be included in the cover letter.
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.