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Thomas L. Stokes Award for Best Energy Writing
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Criteria for Stokes Award for Best Energy Writing

Each year, the National Press Foundation presents the Thomas L. Stokes Award to a print journalist for the best newspaper writing on the subject of energy. The Thomas L. Stokes Award is now in its 46th year.

The winner of the Award receives $1,000 and a citation. The subject may be any form of energy—oil, gas, coal, nuclear, water, solar, etc. The writing may be reporting, analysis or comment.

The work must have been published in a daily newspaper (newsletter or online) in the U.S. between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. The deadline for entries is January 31st.

Each application must contain three identical sets of material for judging. A set should consist of:

  • Entry form (download form)

  • One to three articles on unrelated subjects, or one series of articles on a related subject

  • A short biography

  • A letter of support from a supervisor

    All entries should contain three copies of the above. The National Press Foundation will not copy material. Entries will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

    Entries should be sent to:
    Stokes Award
    National Press Foundation
    1211 Connecticut Ave., NW
    Suite 310
    Washington, DC 20036

  • Related Information
    Stokes Award Entry Form Stokes Award Entry Form (74K)
    [download]

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