NPC journalism contest to honor best critical coverage of the news industry

As part of its annual journalism contest, the National Press Club will recognize the best coverage of the news industry and journalistic practices of last year.

The Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism, named for the former reporter for U.S. News and World Report and award sponsor, rewards the best critical look at the news industry, its practice and its ethics.

Paul Farhi of The Washington Post won the award last year for his examination of some of journalism's shadier practices.

The award includes print and broadcast categories, with a prize of $1,000 for each.

The deadline for entering the NPC Journalism Contest is April 1, so pick your entries and mail them soon! For information about the contest, click here.

The contest also includes awards for breaking news, political reporting, regional reporting on Washington, international coverage, consumer reporting, online journalism and newsletter journalism. Included too is group of awards for areas as diverse as the aviation industry, problems facing the elderly and humor writing.