National Press Foundation

We make good journalists better. All of our fellowships and programs are free and on the record. We also celebrate journalistic excellence through our awards.

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Looking to strengthen your business journalism skills?

Apply for NPF's fellowships to attend the 2026 @Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists for FREE!

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DEADLINE SOON 🚨 Apply by Sept. 2 to attend the 2026 Wharton Seminars for FREE - https://t.co/X0TUC0FOOA

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DEADLINE SOON 🚨 Apply by Sept. 2 to attend the 2026 Wharton Seminars for FREE - https://t.co/X0TUC0FOOA

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DEADLINE SOON 🚨 Apply by Sept. 2 to attend the 2026 Wharton Seminars for FREE - https://t.co/X0TUC0FOOA

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DEADLINE SOON 🚨 Apply by Sept. 2 to attend the 2026 Wharton Seminars for FREE - https://t.co/X0TUC0FOOA

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DEADLINE SOON 🚨 Apply by Sept. 2 to attend the 2026 Wharton Seminars for FREE - https://t.co/X0TUC0FOOA

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DEADLINE SOON 🚨 Apply by Sept. 2 to attend the 2026 Wharton Seminars for FREE - https://t.co/X0TUC0FOOA

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Past winners include Matt Wuerker, Tom Tomorrow and Jen Sorensen. @EandPCartoons

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Applications for the 2026 Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons are now open! Submit by Sept. 30 to be considered for this $2,500 award. 🏆

See eligibility, requirements and past winners here: 👇
https://t.co/3te55dx5gf

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The 2025 Dirksen recipient was @JenniferShutt of @statesnewsroom, who won for reporting on the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals, shifts in FEMA duties and funding tribal radio stations.

https://t.co/qoXCeEgUlR

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Applications for the 2026 Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress are open! Submit by Sept. 30 to be considered for this $5,000 award.

Learn more here: 👇
https://t.co/PCJkE8OgpW

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Applications 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://t.co/fZZMNdYYgT

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Interested in elevating your business reporting skills? 💼📝

Apply for NPF's fellowship by Sept. 2 for a chance to attend The Wharton School Seminars for Business Journalists in Philadelphia for FREE!

https://t.co/8w7POZzcB6

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🏆 The @AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging provides TWO $5,000 prizes for large and small outlets covering the challenges and opportunities for people and society in the face of significant demographic aging trends.

Apply by Sept. 30. 🗓️

https://t.co/jpjYS7ms5t

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Two $5,000 prizes will be awarded, one for work appearing in a large media outlet and one for work appearing in a small or regional outlet.

The award is open to U.S.-based journalists working in any media format and platform.

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AWARD🏆: Do you cover veterans' affairs — from policies to everyday life? Apply by Sept. 30 for the @wwp Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans.

https://t.co/JKEQ8IgIIX

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.@davidhudnall of the @KCStar won the inaugural 2025 U.S. Chamber Award for his investigation into the Kansas City-based company CBD American Shaman.

https://t.co/LlGPS7tdNa

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🏆 The @USChamber of Commerce 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://t.co/WsNw643wOk

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🏆 The @hinrichfdn Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade recognizes exemplary journalism that illuminates public understanding of international business and trade – and includes a $10,000 prize. Open to journalists WORLDWIDE. Apply by Sept. 30. 🗓️

https://t.co/FJN7L83cKH

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.@caseyrmurray, @meghanobr, @aperezpintado, @pfannyyy, @shraipopat, @bcrodriguez, @WillSkipworth, @luciastarbuck, @tess_m_vrbin and Annalies Winny.

This fellowship is sponsored by @UnitedHealthGrp. NPF is solely responsible for its content.

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NPF 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://t.co/xloEeskVeb

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The journalists are: @annabjournalist, Katie Scarlett Brandt, @emcahan, Joseph Choi, Hailey Cook, @KClaperiodista, @DavidMartinDavi, @nick_el_hajj, @evamflowe, Robert Frederick, Katy Golvala, Krys'tal Griffin, @nhassanein_, @JustinPHicks, Joe Lawlor, Sophia Meador...