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NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards

"The Science in Society Journalism Awards provide recognition for investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on society and are funded by the National Association of Science Writers without subsidy from any professional or commercial interest. Cash prizes are awarded and entries are open to all and free for members." Awards are

DEADLINE: National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Awards

NIHCM's awards "recognize tremendous contributions of researchers and journalists who brought to light new evidence that advances the health system and the health of Americans." Awards are given annually in the categories: Investigative and general reporting, local media award, trade journalism, television and audio journalism, data-driven storytelling, research. Cash prizes.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

Applications for the 2025 awards are now open, with a deadline of March 31. "The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences, recognize excellent science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative,

Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards

"The annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards has become a recognized standard for excellence in climate journalism. Since our program’s launch in 2021, it has grown every year by leaps and bounds. We now routinely receive more than 1,000 entries, from dozens of countries, on every continent. A similarly global panel of more than 100

National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

Applications for the 2025 awards are now open, with a deadline of March 31. "Submissions are now being accepted for the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, journalists, and research scientists

CASW Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

"The award, to be given annually, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards embodied by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity, and commitment to mentoring. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist, and a grant

Online Journalism Awards: Excellence in Science Reporting

"This category honors excellence in digital journalism focusing on science. Entries in this category may report across areas such as, but not limited to, health and wellness, climate change, medical and natural sciences, space science, scientific innovation, STEM education and careers, and/or the role of science in society. "Entries may include up to three links

DEADLINE: European Science Journalist of the Year

"The European Science Journalist of the Year Award recognizes and promotes excellence and innovation in science journalism around Europe." Applicants typically apply early in the year, and winners are announced during the European Conference of Science Journalism or at the annual meeting of the European Federation for Science Journalism. Journalists working in European countries or

APS Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach

"This award recognizes the humanitarian aspect of physics and physicists created through public lectures and public media, teaching, research, or science-related activities. Recognition consists of a stipend of $3,000, Nicholson medal, and a certificate which includes the citation for which the recipient has been recognized."

DEADLINE: The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism

"The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism recognizes individual reporters who make complex health- and science-related topics digestible for the public. This work is crucial in building trust to support informed healthcare decision-making." The prize includes a $25,000 honorarium. The winner will be honored at the 13th Annual FNIH Awards Ceremony on Oct.

CASW Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists

"The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The award is given in memory of Ev Clark, a veteran journalist at Business Week, The New York Times and Newsweek, and Seth Payne, his long-time friend and colleague at Business Week and a founder

CASW Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

"CASW established the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting in 2000. Given annually, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a

DEADLINE: AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

"Since their inception in 1945, the AAAS Science Journalism Awards have honored distinguished reporting on science by professional journalists. The awards, an internationally recognized measure of excellence in science journalism, go to individuals (rather than institutions, publishers or employers) for coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics. "In each category, there are two awards: Gold,