The White House Correspondents’ Association is presenting three major journalism awards at the annual dinner on May 3, 2014 to recognize distinguished reporting.  The awards are among the most prestigious in our field.  Prizes range from $1,000 to $2,500. You are encouraged to review your 2013 reporting and consider entering the competition.  The three contests are open to print and broadcast journalists. The WHCA board has enlisted the Medill School of Journalism and Ellen Shearer, co-director of the Medill News Service here in Washington, D.C., to help coordinate the judging of the three contests. The Merriman Smith Award ($2,500) recognizes presidential … Continue reading White House Correspondents’ Association Announces 2014 Awards