Time is now to have your funny writing recognized by the National Press Club

The deadline is approaching fast, so get those entries in. The Angele Gingras Humor Award is aimed at those with a talent for humorous writing for newspapers and news websites.

The award, one of many in the National Press Club's annual journalism contest, is named for a longtime Club member who had a talent for humor writing.

The award is given for work from 2018. To apply please submit three examples of a humor feature or column that appeared in a general circulation newspaper or online journalism site. The winner will receive $750.

The deadline to submit entries for this an other awards in the contest is Monday, April 15. The contest is open to Club members and non-members. Offering entries is free for Club members, and $60 for non-members.

The winner will be honored at a banquet at the Club this summer.

Besides the Gingran award, other awards in the contest are for political writing, writing about foreign policy, breaking news, consumer news, problems facing senior citizens, best news photos, young journalists, best uses of online journalism techniques and issues concerning the welfare of animals.

Entries may be submitted online or by the more traditional use of mail. More information is available here.