Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award

The $2,000 Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award is offered to aspiring photojournalists who need financial assistance to attend the NPPA News Video Workshop. Photojournalists Sonny Hutchison and Chris Wheeler believe the workshop's mentoring and professional interactions can profoundly impact a photojournalist's life. The NPPA's workshop provides eye-opening experiences, giving photojournalists fresh perspective and instilling confidence and skills in visualizing their stories. A great workshop can change you. And your vision can change the world. The award is for people who might not otherwise be able to attend the NPPA News Video Workshop.

It is open to working professional video photojournalists with at least six months of full-time employment, or an accomplished student with a professional portfolio that includes three stories they have shot and edited.

What recipients receive

The recipient will receive $2,000 to be used for paying a discounted workshop registration fee and other workshop related expenses.

How to enter

Candidates should ensure their application contains the following information:

• Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal mobile phone number.


• A concise bio highlighting your job description, work experience and your organization or affiliation.

Briefly explain:

• Your commitment as a video journalist.


• How you think the workshop will help take your work to the next level.


• How your financial situation prevents you from attending the workshop.

Upload three video examples to a Project on Picter, of your work. Videos must be uploaded; links to online clips will not be accepted.