Do you have a knack for humor writing? Send us your best examples from 2016

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For those with a deft touch at writing humor, the National Press Club offers the Angele Gingras Humor Award. The award is named for a longtime National Press Club member who was good at writing about the funny side of the news.

The award is given for a body of work from 2016. To apply please submit three examples of a humor feature or column that appeared in a general circulation newspaper or online journalism site. The winner will receive $750.

The deadline to submit entries is April 1, and the contest is open to Press Club members and non-members. Offering entries is free for NPC members, and $50 for non-members. The winner will be honored at a banquet at the National Press Club this summer.

Entries may be submitted online or by the more traditional use of mail. For more information click on: http://press.org/about/awards.

The number for the Press Club's Awards Contest phone line is 202-662-8744. Please send any questions by e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected].

SOURCE National Press Club

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