There have been questions by some members if shooting for a private organization and having special access should or would exclude you from entering the NPOY contest.
At this time, the NPOY rules state that a photograph does not need to be published in print, and does not state that photographers must be on assignment or be working for a specific news organization to be eligible. Photojournalists must be an NPAC member and in good standing.
We see no reason at this time to create a rule to exclude how work is created, so long as it is keeping within journalistic standards.