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AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

"The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism was established by the AACR in 2015 to raise awareness of the critical role that the media play in educating the public about cancer and cancer research." The award is open to "print, broadcast, and online professional journalists whose stories appear in newspapers, magazines, websites, and

Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting

"The new Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting honors reporting that focuses on the functioning of government and the implementation of public policy. Exemplary pieces use an explanatory and solutions-focused lens to illuminate a government or public policy implementation process, program, or problem. The winner of the Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting receives $15,000, to be

AHCJ Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism

"Since 2004, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print, broadcast, and online media. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups.There are 14 categories. Most are topic-based, meaning entries compete head-to-head whether they appeared in

NFPW Professional Communications Contest

The NFPW National Communications Contest is open to writers regardless of gender, professional status, or location. Categories include writing, editing, photography, web and social media, and more. Entrants apply at the state level to affiliate organizations in their state; first-place winners from the state-level contest then move to the national level. For the 2025 contest,

Knight Science Journalism Victor K. McElheny Award

"The Victor K. McElheny Award recognizes outstanding local and regional journalism covering issues in science, public health, technology, or the environment. Each year, the award honors a single entry — be it a series or standalone piece — with a $10,000 prize." Applications for the award are typically open from December to January, with the

DEADLINE: ABSW Awards

The annual Association of British Science Writers Awards "are for works published within the UK or Ireland and are intended for British and Irish-based journalists and writers, or those working for audiences in these two countries. Work entered must be accessible to the general public." In 2025 the ABSW offered 11 Awards. Deadline: 23:59 January

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

NASW Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards

"The National Association of Science Writers established the Excellence in Institutional Writing Award in 2018 to recognize high-caliber, publicly accessible science writing produced on behalf of an institution or other non-media organization. Cash prizes are awarded and entries are open to all and free for members." Awards are open for submissions from Dec. 1 to