Friday, October 11, 2013

Deadline to apply for annual National Press Foundation awards is Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Tuesday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for awards presented by the National Press Foundation. The awards, with links to more information about them, include:
  • The "Feddie" award, $5,000 for reporting on federal regulations and their local impact, done with originality, depth and an appreciation of economic issues at the federal and local levels.
  • The Clifford K. & James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons, for cartoonists on newspapers, websites, magazines and blogs, for printed or animated work that exhibits power to influence public opinion, plus good drawing and striking effect. The winner gets $2,500 and an engraved crystal vase.
  • The Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year award, $5,000 to an editor at any level in recognition of imagination, professional skill, ethics and an ability to motivate staff.
  • The Excellence in Online Journalism Award, $2,500 to a journalist or media organization for outstanding use of online technology producing quality journalism.
For a complete list of the NPF awards, click here.

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