The National Press Foundation is a nonprofit journalism training organization. It educates journalists on complex issues and trains them in reporting tools and techniques. It recognizes and encourages excellence in journalism through its awards. Since 1976, the 501(c)(3) foundation has provided in-person and online professional development for thousands of editors, producers and reporters around the world, at no cost to them or their news organizations. NPF brings journalists together with leading authorities to help them better understand and explain science, technology, economics, politics, disinformation, health issues and the effects of public policy. All NPF programs are free and on the record. The content is posted on its website for the benefit of journalists and other audiences around the world. NPF programs are held in Washington, D.C., and other U.S. and international cities. It has recently produced trainings on vaccine development, poverty and inequality in America, international trade and the 2020 election. NPF is run by and for journalists. Its mission is to "make good journalists better." Awards In 1984, NPF created its first award to honor Sol Taishoff, the late founder of Broadcasting Magazine. The foundation now offers a slate of journalism awards to celebrate work that represents the highest standards of journalism. NPF awards are made by a vote of individual committees and ratified by the board of directors. They include: Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartooning Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award Chairman’s Citation — issued at the discretion of the board chair Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress The Feddie Reporting Award — for coverage of the impact of federal rules and regulations on local communities Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade Innovative Storytelling Award W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting Poverty and Inequality 2020 Awards Thomas L. Stokes Award for Best Energy and Environment Writing Sol Taishoff Broadcaster of the Year Award History and leadership The National Press Foundation was incorporated in the District of Columbia on Aug. 5, 1975, as part of the National Press Club. In 1980, under the leadership of Donald R. Larrabee, it became an independent organization. Its first educational program was a 1981 conference at Princeton University aimed at improving business and economics reporting, held at a time when journalism schools had few programs to prepare business writers. NPF expanded to