Time is now to send in your best political analysis

The best political reporting and writing from 2017 should be entered in the National Press Club's journalism contest so it can be recognized by the Lee Walczak Award for Political Analysis. The deadline has been extended to Monday, April 16.

This award is named in memory of Lee Walczak, a Washington editor, bureau chief and White House correspondent who worked for Bloomberg News and BusinessWeek.

Entries should be one article or a series of no more than three articles on a consistent topic. Judges will consider entries that explain why things happen, putting them in context and look at what’s likely to happen next.

The winner gets a $750 prize.

Details on the different awards can be found online.

Entrants are encouraged to enter online, but the Club will accept entries mailed in the traditional way as long as they are postmarked before the deadline. Club members can enter free; nonmembers must pay a $50 fee.

For questions, contact Will Lester at [email protected] or call 410-271-7020.

The awards will be presented at a dinner at the Club this summer.