WASHINGTON -- The White House Correspondents Association today announced establishment of an Aldo Beckman memorial award in memory of the late Chicago Tribute Washington bureau chief, a past president of the association.
The award will be given annually to a Washington reporter 'who personifies the journalistic excellence as well as the personal qualities exemplified by Mr. Beckman, an award-winning White House correspondent.'
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The award will be established with matching contributions of $2,000 from the association and the Chicago Tribune. Contributions may be sent to the Aldo Beckman Memorial Fund, White House Correspondents, 1029 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045.
