IPJ Journalism Awards (Institute on Political Journalism)

IPJ Journalism Awards

Funder: The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) - Institute on Political Journalism (IPJ)

Program Type: Annual competitive journalism awards recognizing excellence in reporting

Award Categories: Three cash prizes awarded annually across categories:

Award Categories

Professional Writers/Teams:

1. Clark Mollenhoff Award for Investigative Reporting - Outstanding investigative journalism
2. Award for Excellence in Economic Reporting - Excellence in economic reporting and analysis

Collegiate:

1. Collegiate Journalism Award - Best journalism published in college/campus newspapers

Eligible Work:

• Newspaper articles
• Magazine articles
• Online news site stories
• Blog posts

Selection Criteria:

• Quality and depth of reporting
• Objective journalism
• Uncovering of facts and truth
• Economic impact and policy analysis (for economic category)
• Excellence in writing and presentation

Award Presentation: Winners presented at National Press Club ceremony in Washington, D.C.

• 2016 ceremony: June 28, 2016
• 2015 ceremony: June 19, 2015

About IPJ:
Intensive 8-week summer study and internship program in Washington, D.C. for college journalists

• Approximately 100 students selected annually
• Internships at major news organizations
• Site briefings at government institutions
• Lectures from Washington reporters and editors
• Courses in economics, ethics, and leadership at George Mason University

Contact Information:

• IPJ Director: Joe Starrs
• Phone: 202-986-0384
• Email: jstarrs@TFAS.org
• Address: 1706 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Application Process

Professional Writers/Teams:

1. Visit www.TFAS.org/IPJAwards
2. Select award category (Investigative or Economic Reporting)
3. Submit:
   • Published article(s) or writing sample(s)
   • Author/byline information
   • Publication details
   • Brief description of reporting approach (if applicable)
4. Submit online via application portal

Collegiate Journalists:

1. Visit www.TFAS.org/IPJAwards
2. Select Collegiate Journalism Award
3. Submit:
   • Published article from campus newspaper or online publication
   • Author/byline information
   • Publication details
4. Submit online via application portal

Submission Deadlines

• Professional Awards (Mollenhoff & Economic): March 20, 2015
• Collegiate Award: April 3, 2015
• Specific deadlines vary by year; consult website for current year deadlines

Eligibility Requirements

Professional Category:

• Published journalists or writing teams
• Work published in recognized news outlets, magazines, or online news sites
• High quality investigative or economic reporting

Collegiate Category:

• Current or recent college/university students
• Article published in college/campus newspaper or online publication
• Demonstrates journalistic excellence

Required Materials

• Article text or PDF
• Publication name and date
• Author byline/contact information
• URL (for online publications)
• Brief description of reporting effort (optional but recommended)