Application Deadline: 27 March, 2024
LOCATION: USA
The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – News is an annual award recognizing excellence in science news reporting, defined as work prepared with a deadline of one week or less. It is presented annually to a journalist or a group of journalists for a news story or series in any medium, except books, that makes information about the Earth and space sciences accessible and interesting to the general public
ELIGIBILITY:
The nominee(s) must:
be a journalist working in any medium, except books
be an author or contributor of the submitted report
be a freelance journalist OR employed with a print/electronic publication or broadcast/cable station or network
submit only one entry for the award in a given year
not have won the Perlman award during the past two years.
In addition:
Groups of up to four authors/contributors may be included in the nomination.
Self-nominations are accepted.
Nominees are not required to be AGU members.
Nominators are not required to be AGU members.
All parties must be in compliance with AGU’s conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
BENEFIT:
Recipients receive the following:
A $5,000 prize
An engraved award
Recognition in Eos
Recognition at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Paid travel expenses up to $1,000
Two tickets to the Honors Banquet at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Note: As members of the press, awardees also receive complimentary registration to AGU’s Annual Meeting
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