NPFAwardsdinner

Thanks for a Great Evening

Thank you to all of our supporters who braved the cold weather to attend the NPF Awards Dinner on Tuesday night.  It was truly inspiring to see that even in rough economic times; we were able to fill the Hilton Washington's ballroom with over 900 journalists, media professionals, policy makers and corporate executives who care about Journalism that matters.

For those who were not able to make it, you should be sure to check out articles published by NBC Washington, Politico, and The Hill’s The Washington Scene covering the event. 

Thanks again for your support, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!  We'll be posting photos and videos from the dinner soon, so be sure to check back.

27th Annual Awards Dinner Preview

With less than 2 weeks to go, the countdown to the 27^th Annual Awards Dinner has officially begun.  Not sure what to expect?  Here’s a quick preview of the event:

The event begins at 6:30 with the pre-dinner reception.  The dinner itself begins promptly at 7:30.  We do our best to keep the dinner and awards presentation to less than two hours.  Awards are presented in between courses, which gives guests the opportunity to socialize with their table mates, enjoy their meal and listen to the awards presentations. 

Win a Trip to Washington! Tell Us Why Journalism Matters

The National Press Foundation is offering young journalists the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to its Annual Awards Dinner February 16, 2010.  Move fast, the deadline to enter is February 8.

How to win? 

Tell us why journalism matters, in 100 words or less.  You can focus on any issue or platform you like.  The winning entry will be the one that best captures the importance of journalism in today's society.  Entries must be submitted through our online form.  The author of the winning essay will receive round-trip air-fare and one night hotel stay in Washington to attend the National Press Foundation’s 27^th Annual Awards Dinner on February 16, 2010.  One of the largest media dinners in Washington, the National Press Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner brings together more than 1,000 journalists, media professionals, policy makers and corporate executives.  The contest winner will be seated at the head table, receive recognition at the dinner, and the winning entry will be read during the evening’s program.

Entry into the Journalism Matters Essay Contest is open to U.S. residents age 18-40.   Submission must be received no later than February 7, 2010.   If you have questions, please contact seth@nationalpress.org. No calls, please.  Employees and current or former board members of NPF or their families may not participate. NPF is a 501-c-3.  See our website at www.nationalpress.org.