Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Reporting on Aging
The Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Reporting on Aging honors outstanding, objective journalism that examines issues affecting the elderly. The award is named in memory of Joseph D. Ryle, a longtime National Press Club member who established the award to support thoughtful coverage of aging-related topics.
This award recognizes reporting that deepens public understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly, including health care, aging policy, social services, quality of life, and demographic change.
Entry Requirements:
- Up to five (5) print, digital, broadcast, or audio entries, which will be judged as one unit
- Entries must demonstrate a clear understanding of geriatric issues and the health care system as they relate to aging populations
Prize: $1000
General Eligibility:
Through its journalism awards, the National Press Club seeks to recognize and honor professional journalists who have produced outstanding work in service of the public, either independently or as employees of editorially independent news organizations.
In evaluating entries, judges will give weight to evidence of:
- Individual enterprise
- Fairness
- Accuracy
- Objectivity
The following are not eligible:
- Content produced for house organs
- Theses or academic reports
- Advocacy outlets operated by interest groups, including trade associations, consumer organizations, or government agencies
Entries may be submitted by journalists or by their employers. Entrants are responsible for ensuring judges can access all submitted materials and must provide passwords or access credentials where required.
Non-traditional entrants are welcome, provided they clearly explain in supporting materials how their work meets the Club’s journalistic standards. Such entrants should include a brief statement describing their editorial independence.