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Promoting a free press and equipping journalists with the skills & standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. Non-profit affiliate of @pressclubdc.bsky.social.

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Volunteer judges included award namesake Pamela Tobey, a distinguished graphics editor; Chris Alcantara, visual journalist at @propublica.org; and @hannahdormido.bsky.social, graphics reporter and cartographer at @washingtonpost.com.

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Reuters journalists awarded inaugural Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling - Journalism Institute
Reuters journalists are the first recipients of the inaugural Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling, housed in the National Press Club Journalism Institute. The award recognizes wor...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The winning project, “The unexploded bombs of Gaza,” was produced by @emmafarge.bsky.social, @adolfux.bsky.social, Han Huang, Simon Scarr, and Nidal al-Mughrabi.
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The unexploded bombs of Gaza
The Gaza Strip is strewn with undetonated explosives from thousands of Israeli air strikes, leaving the territory “uninhabitable”, according to the U.S. government.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
All 2026 @pressclubdc.bsky.social scholarships are due on March 1. Opportunities are available for high school, college, and graduate student journalists.

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National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for the National Press Club's 2026 scholarships are open. Opportunities available for high school, college, and graduate students. Deadline: March 1, 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’ll cover scholarship application dos and don’ts, including advice on developing strong essay responses, selecting stellar work samples, and choosing the right individuals for a letter of recommendation.
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
NPC will confer the Aubuchon awards, along with the Neil and Susan Sheehan Award for Investigative Journalism, during its annual Fourth Estate Award Gala honoring Robert Costa on Dec. 9.

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2025 Fourth Estate Award Gala honoring Robert Costa of CBS News
Join the National Press Club in honoring Robert Costa of CBS News, ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ with its top journalism excellence award.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Aubuchon Award, named for late @pressclubdc.bsky.social President John Aubuchon, is the Club's highest recognition for #pressfreedom. The award goes to a domestic and international honoree each year.

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John R. Aubuchon Award honors Press Freedom - Journalism Institute
In 2005, the National Press Club named its Freedom of the Press Award after John R. Aubuchon, a Maryland Public Television reporter and former White House correspondent who was NPC president in 2002. ...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
“@apnews.com stood its ground for a simple reason: Journalism must be independent to be free,” @pressclubdc.bsky.social president @mikebalsamo.bsky.social said. “A newsroom that lets the government decide its words gives up its voice.”
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Join us to recognize the 2025 Aubuchon honorees during the annual Fourth Estate Award Gala on Dec. 9:

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2025 Fourth Estate Award Gala honoring Robert Costa of CBS News
Join the National Press Club in honoring Robert Costa of CBS News, ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ with its top journalism excellence award.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“These nine journalists risked their freedom to report the truth in some of the world’s most dangerous places,” said @pressclubdc.bsky.social @mikebalsamo.bsky.social.
“Their courage deserves our deepest respect.”
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Aubuchon Award, named for late @pressclubdc.bsky.social President John Aubuchon, is the Club's highest recognition for press freedom. It is awarded annually to recognize journalists who risk their lives or liberty in pursuit of the truth.

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John R. Aubuchon Award honors Press Freedom - Journalism Institute
In 2005, the National Press Club named its Freedom of the Press Award after John R. Aubuchon, a Maryland Public Television reporter and former White House correspondent who was NPC president in 2002. ...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in spring 2026. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2026.

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National Press Club - 2026 National Press Club Scholarships
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October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A HUGE thanks to @espn.com MLB insider @jeffpasan.bsky.social and his family, who established this scholarship to honor Rich Passan, a longtime print and broadcast journalist who spent 41 years at The Plain Dealer. @cleveland.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM