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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“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.” \nThe prize is open to U.S.-based journalists doing work for accredited or independent news organizations and includes a $25\,000 honorarium. Nominations can come from reporters themselves\, other journalists or institutions.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-the-kovler-prize-for-trust-in-life-science-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20251226T211709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T201932Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Wildscreen Panda Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The globally acclaimed Panda Awards\, the ‘Green Oscars’ of the international wildlife film and TV industry\, have sat at the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since 1982. They celebrate the very best in the natural world storytelling craft\, and remain the highest honour in the industry. \n“The 2026 competition has 18 categories and three special awards\, including the coveted Golden Panda for the best overall production. \n“2026 sees the introduction of a brand-new Digital-First Panda Award category\, recognising the importance of digital-first storytelling in diversifying the stories of nature being told\, the storytellers and the audiences being reached.” \nThe 2026 festival takes place Oct. 19-22 in the UK. Deadlines: \n\nEarlybird: February 24\, 2026\nRegular: April 16\, 2026\nLate: May 13\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-wildscreen-panda-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20260408T205441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T205514Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AGU Journalism Awards
DESCRIPTION:The American Geophysical Union’s journalism awards recognize excellence in Earth and space science journalism. \n\nThe David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — News recognizes excellence in science news reporting\, produced under deadline pressure of one week or less.\nThe Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — Features recognizes excellence in science feature reporting\, generally produced under a deadline of longer than one week.\n\nThese above awards are given annually and awardees receive a $5\,000 cash prize\, recognition at AGU’s Fall Meeting and travel expenses to attend the AGU annual meeting. \n\nThe biyearly Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism recognizes a journalist or team of journalists who have\, over a period of at least 15 years\, made significant\, lasting\, outstanding and consistent contributions to Earth and space science journalism for the general public\, including reporting\, writing\, editing or producing. Awardee receives travel expenses to the AGU annual meeting.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-agu-journalism-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20260226T003621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T003621Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“The John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism\, which carries a $5\,000 prize\, is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues. \n“The winner will receive $5\,000 and will be recognized at a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School. All formats including text\, audio and video reporting are eligible for the award. All entries must have appeared in the U.S. during 2025. The entry fee for each submission is $75.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-john-b-oakes-award-for-distinguished-environmental-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20260208T231203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T231203Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award
DESCRIPTION:“The IJ4EU Impact Award 2026\, managed by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)\, will once again shine a spotlight on cross-border investigations that make a real difference in Europe. Each year\, an independent expert jury selects three outstanding investigations\, awarding €5\,000 to each winner. The winners are announced at the IJ4EU UNCOVERED Conference each autumn\, a key event for Europe’s investigative journalism community.” Nominations are open February 26 through April 23\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ij4eu-impact-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20241206T015211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205042Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award
DESCRIPTION:“The award\, to be given annually\, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified 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 of at least $20\,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project.” Opens January 1\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-sharon-begley-science-reporting-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20260325T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T231416Z
UID:2914-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The National Book Awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the best writing in the United States. Since 1989\, the Awards have been overseen by the National Book Foundation\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the best literature published in the United States\, connect books with readers of all ages\, and champion the literary arts as a vital part of our culture. Although other categories have been recognized in the past\, the Awards currently honors the best Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry\, Translated Literature\, and Young People’s Literature published each year.” \nWinners each receive $10\,000. Finalists receive $1\,000.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-national-book-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20250425T200858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T233951Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Online Journalism Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The Online Journalism Awards (OJAs)\, launched in May 2000\, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world. … Open to newsrooms of all types\, websites\, micro sites\, blogs\, podcasts and all digital platforms where journalists have originated the content or selected and amplified it. Independent creators producing journalistic content that is shared under their own brand are also eligible to enter the contest. Search services\, portal sites and wire services may submit content they created that fits the eligibility requirements. Individuals and organizations may enter the contest.” \nAll winners receive a trophy. Some categories have cash prizes. Categories include Excellence in Science Reporting\, Excellence in Technology Reporting\, Explanatory Reporting\, Feature\, Student Journalism Award\, The Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award\, The University of Florida Award for Investigative Data Journalism\, Topical Reporting: Climate Change and many more.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-online-journalism-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20250425T201512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205115Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists
DESCRIPTION:“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 of the award. It is designed to carry on the work of both men\, who offered friendship and advice to generations of young journalists.” \nApplicants must be age 30 or younger. \nWinners receive a cash prize and expenses paid to attend the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference\, where the award is presented.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-casw-evert-clark-seth-payne-award-for-young-science-journalists/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20250425T201727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205137Z
UID:1626-1782777600-1782863999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting
DESCRIPTION: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 profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being. \nThe honoree receives an award of $5\,000. The prize is presented at a joint awards ceremony held in conjunction with ScienceWriters\, a conference that combines CASW’s New Horizons in Science briefings and the National Association of Science Writers’ workshops. Awardee travel expenses to the award ceremony are covered. \nOpens annually on Jan. 1.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-victor-cohn-prize-for-excellence-in-medical-science-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20260216T000836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T000836Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Banff Mountain Book Competition
DESCRIPTION:“The annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival celebrates mountain literature\, film\, and photography\, bringing together filmmakers\, writers\, publishers\, editors\, photographers\, athletes\, adventurers\, and of course an audience filled with avid readers! \n“As a key program of the Festival\, the Banff Mountain Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms. CDN$26\,000 in cash is awarded annually with seven awards selected by an international jury of writers\, adventurers\, and editors. The category award winners eligible for the Grand Prize will be announced in October with prizes presented on stage during the Festival in Banff on November 5\, 2026.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-banff-mountain-book-competition/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20260409T060106
CREATED:20250425T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191939Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: The Best American Science and Nature Writing Series
DESCRIPTION:The Best American Science and Nature Writing is an anthology series compiling excellent popular science articles published in the U.S. or Canada. Jaime Green has been the series editor since 2019\, and collaborates with guest editors on every edition. \n“Pieces must have been published\, online or in print\, by an American or Canadian periodical in 2026. They must be about science\, nature\, or the environment. There are no length restrictions or requirements. Essays are eligible\, poetry is not\, nor are excerpts from books. Submissions are open through December 20\, 2026. (Work published between 12/20 and 12/31 may be submitted until 12/31.)”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-the-best-american-science-and-nature-writing-series/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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