Awards
Excellence in Rural Journalism Awards
The National Rural Press Club Awards recognise high quality reporting and coverage of national policy issues that matter to rural and regional Australia.
Categories
Award categories
Nutrien Journalist of the Year
For a body of work showing exceptional reporting on rural and regional Australia.
CropLife Best News Story
A single news story of significance to rural and regional audiences.
Best Feature
Long-form reporting that explains an issue affecting rural industries in depth.
CropLife Scoop of the Year
The story that broke first and mattered most.
National Press Club Photograph of the Year
A single image that captures rural and regional Australia.
Westpac Young Journalist
For a journalist early in their career, with fewer than two years of reporting experience.
Judges' Choice for Best Young Journalist
Selected by the judging panel from across all entries.
Previous years
Past Winners
2025
2024
2023
2022
2019
News
Awards News
Media releases and articles about the NRPC Awards.
Drought report wins inaugural Excellence in Rural Journalism Award
Media release, 28 November 2019 Canberra-based ABC reporter Lucy Barbour has taken out the top prize at the National Rural Press Club’s
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