The National Press Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to “make good journalists better.” We promote excellence in journalism through our awards and educational fellowships. https://nationalpress.org/https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mvspgmyjlv2rCongratulations to NPF's 2024 Chairman's Citation recipient,@url-media.bsky.social, for earning Fast Company's number 5 spot on Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026. https://www.fastcompany.com/91591986/url-media-best-workplaces-for-innovators-202618 Sep 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvspgmyjlv2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mvnbk4u5lh2u September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Explore NPF's mental health resources to enhance your coverage and navigate these critical stories. https://nationalpress.org/topics/mental-health/16 Sep 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnbk4u5lh2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mvks5moyze2yNPF's Paul Miller 2026 fellows returned from their summer break last Friday and had briefings with media trainer Kirstin Garriss of URL Collective, veteran investigative reporter Seymour Hersh and Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman to help them prepare for midterm election coverage. 15 Sep 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvks5moyze2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mviaquan422fNPF has selected Cerys Davies of the LA Times and Paighten Harkins of the Salt Lake Tribune to attend the Oct. 19-21, 2026, Wharton School of Business seminars. . https://nationalpress.org/award-story/npf-selects-cerys-davies-paighten-harkins-to-attend-wharton-seminars-for-business-journalists/14 Sep 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviaquan422fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mv3xfx3r7c2b🏆 The Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress recognizes reporting that brings clarity, insight and meaningful context to Capitol Hill. Apply by Sept. 30: https://nationalpress.org/awards/everett-mckinley-dirksen-awards-for-distinguished-reporting-of-congress/09 Sep 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3xfx3r7c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3muwogqlkzw2k👷📰 Workers have stories. Journalism helps make sure they're heard. On Labor Day, we recognize the contributions of workers across the country and the journalists who report on the issues affecting them. ✍️ 07 Sep 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwogqlkzw2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mup52b3vgp2xNPF's Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans honors journalism that brings greater understanding to veterans' needs, struggles and triumphs. Apply by Sept. 30. https://nationalpress.org/awards/wounded-warrior-project-award-for-excellence-in-coverage-of-veterans/04 Sep 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup52b3vgp2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mummkq5zgv2n🏆 The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging honors exceptional reporting that brings clarity and context to stories about aging and older adults. Submit your work for consideration by Sept. 30. 🗓️ https://nationalpress.org/awards/the-aarp-award-for-excellence-in-journalism-on-aging/03 Sep 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mummkq5zgv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3muk26tupbx26LAST CALL ⚠️🚨 — Applications for NPF's fellowship to send two reporters to the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Oct. 19–21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are due TONIGHT by 11:59 p.m. ET. https://nationalpress.org/awards/wharton-seminars-for-business-journalists/02 Sep 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk26tupbx26https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3muhiumkeub26I📰🏆 Is your trade reporting award-worthy? NPF's Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade honors exceptional journalism that brings clarity and context to international trade. https://nationalpress.org/awards/hinrich-foundation-award-for-distinguished-reporting-on-trade/01 Sep 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhiumkeub26https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3muf36hky5z2b🏆 NPF's U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting honors journalism that shines a light on the businesses and economic issues shaping local communities. Apply by Sept. 30 🗓️ https://nationalpress.org/awards/u-s-chamber-award-for-excellence-in-local-business-reporting/31 Aug 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf36hky5z2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mu5humqdtg2m📰🏆 Is your disability reporting award-worthy? Apply by Sept. 30 for NPF's inaugural Easterseals Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities, which has a $10,000 prize. https://nationalpress.org/awards/easterseals-award-for-excellence-in-coverage-of-disabilities/28 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5humqdtg2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mu2zdqtarp2j🏆🚨 Save the date: Feb. 25, 2027. NPF's 2027 Journalism Awards Dinner is a night dedicated to celebrating excellence in journalism and honoring the journalists behind the year's outstanding work. Learn more: https://nationalpress.org/awards-dinner/2027-npf-journalism-awards-dinner-feb-25-2027/27 Aug 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2zdqtarp2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mtygwu6mf72h🏆 Your journalism deserves recognition. Applications are open for the National Press Foundation's annual journalism awards. Submit your work by Sept. 30 and celebrate excellence in journalism. ✍️💻 https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/apply-for-npfs-annual-journalism-awards-by-sept-30-fall-2026/26 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtygwu6mf72hhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mtw2rf6mws26NPF has selected 34 journalists nationwide for the October 2026 Local Business Journalism Fellowship. Fellows will travel to Chicago, Illinois, Oct. 5-8, for exclusive briefings with economists, small business owners and other experts. https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-34-journalists-for-october-2026-local-business-journalism-fellowship-2/25 Aug 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw2rf6mws26https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mttfyjd5ib23If you cover business, don't forget to check out and apply for NPF's Wharton Fellowships, due Sept. 2nd. We'll send two recipients to the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists in Philadelphia for FREE! 📝💼 https://nationalpress.org/awards/wharton-seminars-for-business-journalists/24 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttfyjd5ib23https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mtlulxvhu62rApplications for the Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons are now open! Submit by Sept. 30 to be considered. See eligibility, requirements and past winners here:👇 🔗 https://nationalpress.org/awards/clifford-k-james-t-berryman-award-for-editorial-cartoons/21 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlulxvhu62rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mtje573s532rApplications for the Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress are open! Submit by Sept. 30 to be considered for this prestigious award. Learn more here: 👇 🔗 https://nationalpress.org/awards/everett-mckinley-dirksen-awards-for-distinguished-reporting-of-congress/20 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtje573s532rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mtgtoexnvz2bApplications for the 2026 Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award are now open! Submit by Sept. 30 to be considered for this $5,000 award. Learn more about eligibility, requirements and past winners here: 🔗 https://nationalpress.org/awards/benjamin-c-bradlee-editor-of-the-year-award/19 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgtoexnvz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mted7hohup24Interested in elevating your business reporting skills? 💼📝 Apply for NPF's Wharton fellowship by Sept. 2 for a chance to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists in Philadelphia for FREE! https://nationalpress.org/awards/wharton-seminars-for-business-journalists/18 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mted7hohup24https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mtbsqe6nqf2eDo you cover veterans affairs – from policies to everyday life? Apply by Sept. 30 for the Wounded Warrior Project Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans. Two $5,000 prizes will be awarded. https://nationalpress.org/awards/wounded-warrior-project-award-for-excellence-in-coverage-of-veterans/ 17 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbsqe6nqf2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mt2bdrexgo23🏆 The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging provides TWO $5,000 prizes for large and small outlets and recognizes excellence in reporting on issues related to aging. Apply by Sept. 30. https://nationalpress.org/awards/the-aarp-award-for-excellence-in-journalism-on-aging/ 14 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2bdrexgo23https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3msxqunbr7u2q🏆 The U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting, which carries a $10,000 prize, recognizes outstanding coverage of local businesses across America. Apply by Sept. 30. https://nationalpress.org/awards/u-s-chamber-award-for-excellence-in-local-business-reporting/ 13 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxqunbr7u2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3msvmfs7gdk2nNPF has selected 26 journalists from around the country for the Diagnosing the U.S. Healthcare System 2026 Fellowship! They'll gather in Washington, D.C., Sept. 22-24, to hear from health and research experts who'll help them master this topic. 🔗 https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-26-journalists-for-2026-diagnosing-the-u-s-healthcare-system-fellowship/12 Aug 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvmfs7gdk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3msv7kclkka2x🏆 The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade recognizes exemplary journalism that advances the public’s understanding of international business and trade. Apply by Sept. 30: https://nationalpress.org/awards/hinrich-foundation-award-for-distinguished-reporting-on-trade/ 12 Aug 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv7kclkka2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mst5ii4yn22sCovering the new vaccine executive order? 👀 Don’t start from scratch. NPF has transcripts, sources, and a recent NPF webinar that breaks down the conflicting signals on vaccine policy. https://nationalpress.org/topic/the-chaos-of-us-vaccine-policy-helping-journalists-manage-confusion/11 Aug 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst5ii4yn22shttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3mssvdqzg3c2m🏆 The inaugural @easterseals.bsky.social Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities recognizes journalism that expands the public’s understanding of issues shaping the lives of people with disabilities. The award carries a $10,000 prize. Apply by Sept. 30. https://nationalpress.org/awards/easterseals-award-for-excellence-in-coverage-of-disabilities/11 Aug 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssvdqzg3c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3msq5z6pzfk24LAST CALL 🚨 — Applications for NPF's Local Business Journalism fellowship Oct. 5-8 in Chicago, Illinois, are due TONIGHT, 11:59 p.m. ET. https://nationalpress.org/training/local-business-journalism-fellowship-3/10 Aug 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq5z6pzfk24https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3msio36kofh25📢 Applications are now OPEN for NPF's Annual Journalism Awards! Apply by Sept. 30 for more than $50K in prizes. 🎉 See the full list of awards below. 🔗 https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/apply-for-npfs-annual-journalism-awards-by-sept-30-fall-2026/07 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msio36kofh25https://bsky.app/profile/nationalpress.bsky.social/post/3msdvqyfjmi26The countdown is ON! ⏰ Apply by Aug. 10, 11:59 p.m., for a chance to join NPF in Chicago Oct. 5-8 for our Local Business Journalism fellowship! https://nationalpress.org/training/local-business-journalism-fellowship-3/05 Aug 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:n6qcurdpxdrlebkw2lpataf6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdvqyfjmi26