The National Press Foundation awards [1] are open to journalists across the media spectrum. Winners will receive cash prizes and are honored at the NPF Journalism Awards Dinner. The awards have different criteria. 

• NEW: U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting; $10,000
• The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade; $10,000
• The Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award; $5,000
• The Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans; $5,000 (x2)
• The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging; $5,000 (x2)
• The Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress; $5,000
• The Innovative Storytelling Award; $5,000
• The Feddie Reporting Award for outstanding coverage of federal laws or regulations and their effect on local communities; $5,000
• The Clifford K. & James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons; $2,500

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025