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Lester, longtime Awards Team chair, dies at age 71
Will Lester was a political reporter at The Associated Press before becoming a desk editor in the Washington bureau. Will Lester, who led the National Press Club’s journalism awards program for many years, died unexpectedly Wednesday. He was 71. Lester won the Club’s highest volunteer honor, the Berny Krug Award, in 2013 for his work as chair of the Awards Team. First appointed to the role in 2011, Lester held the position for 10 years. He introduced new awards categories – such as breaking news and photography – and oversaw a significant increase in the number of contest entries. “I met…
Type: News
Independent Authors Group learns publishing tips from fellow National Press Club member
Members of the Independent Authors Group at the National Press Club got publishing tips from club member Gary Powers Jr., who has written several books about his father, Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 pilot who was shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960. Initially criticized for his actions after the high-altitude spy plane was shot down, the elder Powers received military honors once more information was released. He spent more than a year as a prisoner in the Soviet Union. The movie “Bridge of Spies” tells the story of his release during an exchange of prisoners between the United States…
Type: News
Club's Communicators Team presents Candid Conversation on how news deserts threaten national security, Feb. 13
The National Press Club's Communicators Team invites members of the Club to a Candid Conversation exploring the impact of news deserts on national security. This hybrid event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Reliable Source's Cosgrove Lounge, and on Zoom for remote participants. This event is open to Club Members only and tickets are free. Register Here. The fourth in a series of Club events exploring various aspects and consequences of news deserts, this panel expects to explore how news deserts are enabling our adversaries to spread disinformation in the United States.…
Type: News
New Member Welcome Reception
Club members must be logged into their press.org account in order to access registration for this event.
Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Assist you in setting up mobile security access to the club Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only…
Type: Event
Photos: The Inauguration of Emily Wilkins
Hundreds from the journalism and educational communities joined to celebrate the Inauguration of Emily Wilkins the 117th President of the National Press Club on Feb. 9, 2024.
Type: Media