Gordon Yoder TV News Video Workshop Award

Gordon Yoder, NPPF Fellow and NPPA Life Member, established an award for video photojournalists wishing to attend the NPPA TV 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.

The award is open to a working professional video photojournalist wishing to attend the NPPA TV News Video Workshop. Applicants must have at least six months full-time employment as a video photojournalist. Note this award is intended for beginning video photojournalists, not those with years of experience. This award is not available to students.

What recipients receive

The recipient will receive complimentary workshop registration and $1,000 to be used for 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.