David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - News

Overview

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David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - News

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.

The Perlman Award, first presented in 2000, was named in honor of the distinguished former editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Honor Benefits

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

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* 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.