American Geophysical Union hosts science journalism awards [Worldwide]

Posted on Feb 22, 2024 in Specialized Topics

Journalists who covered science can enter this contest.

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is accepting nominations for science journalism awards.

The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - News seeks Earth and space science news reporting generally produced under deadline pressure of one week or less.

The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - Features recognizes a feature story or series in any medium, except books, that makes information about the Earth and space sciences both accessible and interesting to non-scientists.

Works for the news and features awards must have been published or broadcast in 2023. Entries must be in English or include an English translation.

All winners will receive a trip to attend the AGU Fall Meeting and more. The winners of the news and features awards will also receive US$5,000.

The deadline is March 27.