Time to prepare consumer journalism entries for the National Press Club contest

The National Press Club recognizes excellence in reporting on consumer topics, both print and broadcast. Judges will look more favorably on solution-oriented or strategic-oriented pieces that prompt action by consumers, the community, the government or an individual. The deadline to enter is April 15.

 The categories are for (1) newspapersm (2) periodicals (including magazines, journals, newsletters and online reporting), and (3) broadcast (including network, syndicates, cable and broadcast TV and radio stations)

Each entry is a single article or broadcast or a series of related articles or broadcasts that will be judged as a unit. If the entry is a continuing series, no more than five examples should be submitted. Include a letter detailing how the piece or series resulted in action by consumers, the government, the community or an individual.

The winner of each prize gets $750.

The fee is $75 per entry, but Press Club members can enter with no charge. The awards will be presented at an annual awards event this summer by the National Press Club.

Details on the different awards categories and how to enter the contest can be found by clicking here.