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Award honors the best in newsletter journalism
The law. Environmental regulations. Healthcare. Other areas of special interest. If you’re a journalist whose publication focuses on a particular industry, government agency or issue arena, the Newsletter Journalism Award may be for you. The $750 prize acknowledges excellence in specialized publications. Past winners have told powerful stories about deaths connected to a contagious staph infection; reported on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to weaken drinking water cleanup standards in the event of a “dirty bomb” attack; and detailed an entire year of Supreme Court…
Type: News
Rising Pennsylvania political star to discuss shale gas drilling, law enforcement
Pennsylvania Democratic State Senator and leading Philadelphia Mayoral candidate Anthony Williams will discuss a variety of issues at a Newsmakers news conference on Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m. in the National Press Club’s Murrow Room. A rising African-American star on the political scene, he has served in Pennsylvania’s State Legislature since 1988. Williams, whose district includes large areas of Philadelphia, is a leading candidate and widely expected to run for Mayor in 2015. The strong and vocal supporter of shale gas development in Pennsylvania will discuss the importance of the…
Type: News
Contest award honors best journalism about elderly
From exploring the ravages of Alzheimer's to investigating scams perpetrated against the elderly, the Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics rewards top reporting on aging. Named after Joseph D. Ryle, a longtime National Press Club member, the $750 award honors excellence and objectivity in coverage of the problems faced by the elderly. Last year's winner exposed the use of anti-psychotic drugs in nursing homes. Other pieces that have won the Ryle award in recent years include a series on hospice care and a hidden-camera investigation of insurance agents…
Type: News
Upcoming book event on genocide
Why are some nations able to sidestep human rights violations despite their atrocious history? Professor Hannibal Travis will address this subject on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Press Club when he joins Joe David in a discussion of genocide – the subject of David’s latest book, The Infidels. For reservations, visit here. NPC members: $5; non-members: $10. Limited space available, RSVP as soon as possible.
Type: News
Align your content with your digital ad strategy, March 21
Is your organization’s digital advertising strategy aligned with its content strategy? It should be. Digital ads are a great way to drive traffic, but you may be losing ROI if you’re not thinking carefully about the kinds of content you’re targeting to each of your audiences. Whether your goal is to boost signups, letters to the Hill or social media engagement – to name a few – you must ensure that your digital ad buy, targeting and content are in sync with one another. Join us on March 21, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Conference Rooms of the National Press Club as experts walk you through the…
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Tickets still on sale for 50th anniversary show at National Press Club
Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys, who have been wowing audiences for more than 40 years with bluegrass, old-time mountain music, will return to the National Press Club for a 50th anniversary show on Friday, March 28. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with show time at 7:30 p.m. To order tickets, click here. Truly unique harmonies, captivating arrangements and a rollicking good time are the hallmarks of Jenkins and his band, which has some of the finest string musicians and vocalists in the United States. In its long history, the group has performed at such prime venues as the White…
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NPC welcomes Irish Rose of Tralee during St. Patricks's Day festivities
The National Press Club welcomed the reigning Rose of Tralee, Haley O'Sullivan, 25, of Dallas, Texas, at a March 15 lunch in the Club's Fourth Estate restaurant. She was selected through contests in communities in Ireland and countries with Irish descendants. The town of Tralee in county Kerry in Southwest Ireland has held an August festival, during which the Rose of Tralee is selected, since 1959. Thirty-two finalist Roses attend the festival, with the ending ceremony and selection of the international Rose of Tralee being broadcast countrywide on Irish television and reported globally. The…
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Humorous writing to be rewarded in NPC journalism contest
Consider whether you’ve got the funny writing touch to win the Angele Gingras Humor Award. Named for a longtime National Press Club member who found the funny in news coverage, this award in the National Press Club’s journalism contest honors humor writing. Past winners have made judges giggle and snort with observations about how the former head of the CIA couldn’t even cover up a love affair; the experience of visiting a Wal-Mart; and life in the nation’s capital. The award is given for a body of work. To apply, please submit three examples of a humor feature or column that appeared in a…
Type: News
Making your business stand out from the clutter: WNEW panel March 26
Come join All News 99.1FM WNEW at the National Press Club on March 26 for the annual WNEW Business Breakfast. CBS financial analyst Jill Schlesinger moderates an exciting panel `How to Make Your Business Stand Out From the Clutter.' Panelists include Ron Insana – Business Journalist & former CEO of Insana Capital Partners; Yaman Coskun – Founder of Yamanair Creative; Jason Seiden – Found & CEO of Ajax Workforce Marketing; and Cary Hatch – CEO & Brand Advocate at MDB Communications. Tickets are $20 and include a hot breakfast. NPC members – enter promotional code PRESS to take…
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Awards aimed at the best journalism about animals and their welfare
Those writing about animals and their welfare should consider entering the competition for the Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting Award. The National Press Club journalism contest is giving the prize for the best coverage that educates the public about threats facing animals. The award is given in the categories of print/online and broadcast. The award was established by the family of journalist and longtime Press Club member Ann Cottrell Free, who wrote extensively about animals and their welfare. Last year, ABC News won the Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting Award for its investigative look…
Type: News