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Send your best examples of humor writing from 2016 to Club's journalism contest
For those with a deft touch at writing humor, the National Press Club offers the Angele Gingras Humor Award. The award is named for a longtime National Press Club member who was good at writing about the funny side of the news. The award is given for a body of work from 2016. 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 is April 1; the contest is open to Press Club members and non-members. Offering entries is free for Club members and $…
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Show off your best reporting on diplomatic and foreign policy issues in the Club journalism contest
The National Press Club wants to see your best reporting on diplomatic and foreign affairs for 2016 in its annual journalism contest. The winning entry will get the Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence. The award is named for Hood, a distinguished diplomatic correspondent for The Associated Press and a founding member of the National Press Club. Entrants must demonstrate an understanding of American foreign policy and how foreign affairs affect those policies. The award has print/online and broadcast categories. Entries can be a single article or broadcast or a series of articles…
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National Commander of the American Legion to discuss veterans’ issues facing administration and Congress Feb. 22
Charles E. Schmidt, the National Commander of The American Legion, the nation’s largest Veterans organization, will discuss ways that the Trump administration and Congress can improve the delivery of benefits to the country’s more than 20 million veterans at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Club’s Bloomberg Room. Schmidt will testify on March 1 before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. He also is expected to meet with the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin during his visit to Washington.…
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Club journalism contest seeks best regional writing of 2016
Reporters who cover politicians and issues in Washington from a regional perspective for their states or regions are eligible for awards from the National Press Club journalism contest. Please enter your best work from 2016. This prize recognizes the work of Washington-based regional reporters who provide a clear understanding of events, issues and politics of importance to a city, state or region. This contest honors reporters who demonstrate excellence and versatility in covering Washington from a local angle. The winner gets a prize of $750. The Press Club, one of the nation’s leading…
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Workshop on using Congress.gov offered Feb. 16
There are only a few days left to sign up for a workshop on using the resources on Congress.gov, hosted by the National Press Club's Journalism Institute and Professional Development Committee, on Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Club's Bloomberg Room. Tickets for NPC member are $5 each; for the general public $10. RSVP required; tickets can be purchased here. Tammie Nelson, project manager of Congress.gov, plans to briefly discuss the history of Congress.gov and provide a demonstration of its capabilities. Bring your specific research questions and put her on the spot for an interactive question…
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A cocktail evolution: From the Manhattan to the Scofflaw at the Fourth Estate Restaurant, Feb. 27
Experience the evolution of the cocktail at a small plates dinner and drink pairing Monday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fourth Estate restaurant with cocktail expert and author Philip Greene. Sip the Americano as you enjoy a cocktail hour of passed hors d’oeuvres before sitting down to five more courses of food, drink and Greene’s sparkling wit and wealth of knowledge. Greene, the author of "The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail," will expertly trace the evolution of the Manhattan from its competing origin stories through its continuing influence and extensive progeny,…
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National Press Club podcast explains why something goes "viral"
We often hear about something becoming so popular is goes "viral." But what does that mean and why does it happen? National Press Club member Matthew Ballard discusses this topic with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about economics and media in the latest edition of the Club podcast Update-1. They explore the science behind why some songs, books or movies become very popular and why certain headlines get more attention than others. They also talk about Thompson's new book, “Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction.” Update-1 is produced by Mike…
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National Press Club journalism award to honor the best critical coverage of media
Get your entries in soon for the Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism, which honors the best coverage in 2016 of media issues. The award, which is part of the National Press Club’s journalism contest, is sponsored by former U.S. News & World Report reporter Arthur Rowse. The award honors excellence in examining the role and work of the news media. All entries must focus on criticism of journalistic practices or reporting on the industry, and must encourage responsible media behavior. The winners in both print/online and broadcast get a $1,000 prize. The entry can include up to five…
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Simeon Booker, 1982 Fourth Estate Awardee, nominated for Congressional Gold Medal
Representative Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and 16 other Representatives have co-sponsored a bill to give National Press Club life member Simeon Booker a Congressional Gold Medal “in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary.” Born in 1918, Booker joined the Club in 1956, the second African-American member, and was the 1982 Fourth Estate Award winner. He was the first African American reporter for The Washington Post and one of the last people to interview Martin Luther King, Jr. on…
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