Paul D'Ambrosio and his team of reporters from Asbury Park Press accept their 2016 Award for Excellence in Economic Reporting at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
We are not accepting submissions at this time.
The Award for Excellence in Economic Reporting is presented to a magazine, newspaper, online reporter or team of reporters whose series or columns provide the best understanding of free-market economic principles and their impact on policies and markets. Original fact-finding and reporting earns special merit. View a full list of past award recipients.
About the Sponsoring Organization
The award is sponsored by the Journalism + Communications program, a TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C. Each year, approximately 60 outstanding college journalists are chosen to spend the summer in the nation’s capital. They intern at major news organizations, attend site briefings at various government institutions, hear lectures from Washington’s leading reporters and editors and take courses in economics, ethics and leadership at George Mason University.
How to Apply
Please see below for entry guidelines. We are not accepting submissions at this time.
Guidelines for Award Entries
Provide a brief letter outlining the nature of the reporting, obstacles overcome, and results obtained, along with your contact information.
There is no entry form; there is no entry fee. Stories must have been published between Jan. 1, 2016 and March 24, 2017.
More than one series for a reporter, team or newspaper is permitted, but each should be submitted as a separate entry.
Entry deadline for the materials to be postmarked is March 24, 2017.
Entries must be from a U.S. publication. International entries are NOT permitted.
Any format is acceptable-readability is what matters.
Links to articles may be submitted. Please include contact information of the reporter (s) and pertinent editors. Email links to: jstarrs@TFAS.org
If you mail your entries, you must submit four copies of your entry.
Submit application materials to:
Mr. Joseph Starrs
The Institute on Political Journalism
1621 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009
For information about the awards, please contact IPJ Director Joe Starrs at 202-986-0384 or jstarrs@TFAS.org.
