The fee is $30 per entry, except for a Distinguished Service Award nomination, for which there is no charge. Make checks or money orders payable to Washington, D.C., Pro chapter, SPJ.

For all categories, the Washington metropolitan area is defined as the District of Columbia; Alexandria and Fredericksburg cities and Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Stafford and Prince William counties in Virginia; and Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland.