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Celebrating the best journalism produced for a U.K. audience, the British Journalism Awards are open to all publishers and journalists in print, broadcast, or online media. The awards acknowledge and recognize great journalism that is revelatory and has a real world impact. Categories include the built environment, energy & environment, health & life sciences, and technology. In 2023, the entry deadline is September 29, and the awards will be given in December.

"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 open for submissions from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1 each year, and winners are presented at the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference in October.

"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 magazines, newspapers, online outlets or on radio or television stations." Awards are typically presented at AHCJ's annual meeting.

"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 prize presented in the spring.

"This award, generously supported by 3M, honors a single story that demonstrates excellence in science journalism to educate and engage audiences while combating misinformation. 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 (including issues and opportunities around stereotypes, diversity and inclusion). Journalism in a variety of mediums is encouraged and may include a combination of writing, photography, data visualization, video or audio." The Online Journalism Awards are typically open for entries in April/May and are presented at the Online News Association's annual meeting in late summer/early fall.

AGU's three journalism awards recognize excellence in Earth and space science journalism in the categories of news, features, and sustained achievement. Awardees receive recognition at AGU's Fall Meeting and covered travel expenses to attend the meeting.

"The INN Nonprofit News Awards, or INNYs, honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. These awards are open to all members of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) whose membership is in good standing."

"SEJ's Awards for Reporting on the Environment honors the best environmental journalism in 10 categories, bringing recognition to the stories that are among the most important on the planet." First-place winners receive $500 prizes, and second-place winners receive $250 prizes. One "best of the best" winner receives $10,000 and travel expenses covered for SEJ's annual conference.