The National Press Photographers Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two awards in support of professionals attending the NPPA News Video Workshop and the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop.
Application deadline for both awards is January 31, 2019
NPPA News Video Workshop Yoder Award
Gordon Yoder, NPPF Fellow and NPPA Life Member, established an award for video photojournalists wishing to attend the NPPA News Video Workshop.
Mr. Yoder’s early career included the filming of theatrical newsreels. After serving in Korea as a war correspondent-photographer, he covered news stories for network television, including the civil rights strife of the 1950’s and 60’s.
In addition, he manufactured and marketed motion picture camera equipment for the television industry. For many years the 16mm Yoder Sound Camera was standard equipment at stations and networks alike.
Rules for Application
1. This award is open to a working professional video photojournalist wishing to attend the NPPA TV News Video Workshop.
2. The applicant must have at least six months of full-time employment as a video photojournalist.
Note: this award is intended for beginning video photojournalists, not those with years of experience.
Apply here.
NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop
Apply for $1,830 award. The amount includes $830 to cover workshop registration and $1,000 toward your expenses.
Rules for Application
1. This award is open only to NPPA members who are working professional video photojournalists wishing to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop.
2. The applicant must be a current NPPA member in good standing and have at least two years of full-time employment as a video photojournalist.
Note: this award is NOT intended for beginning video photojournalists, but rather for experienced video photojournalists who have mastered the basics of good video storytelling.
Apply here.
