Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features is given annually to an individual journalist or a group of journalists in recognition of a feature story or series in any medium, except books, that makes information about the Earth and space sciences both accessible and interesting to non-scientists.
Prize Information
- 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
- Travel expenses up to $1,000 to attend AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Two tickets per winner to the Honors Banquet at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Eligibility Criteria
- The nominee must:
- be a journalist(s) working in any medium, except books
- be a sole author or team of up to four contributors; this may include contributors to audio visual components
- be an author employed in one of the following arenas:
- Print or electronic publication
- Broadcast or cable station, or a broadcast network
- Freelance journalist
- AGU membership is not required
- submit only one entry for the award in a given year
- not have won the Sullivan award during the past two years
Evaluation Criteria
- Nominees are evaluated on the following:
- The Sullivan Award recognizes excellence in writing and reporting a feature that:
- brings timely information or concepts about AGU sciences to the public’s attention,
- identifies and corrects misconceptions about AGU sciences, or
- makes AGU sciences accessible and interesting to general audiences without sacrificing accuracy.
- The selection committee also considers accuracy, initiative, originality, and clarity.
- The Sullivan Award recognizes excellence in writing and reporting a feature that:
For more information, visit American Geophysical Union.
