Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism 2026 | A global opportunity for journalists
By: American Geophysical Union (AGU)Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMedia and Journalism
Job locationUnited States
Deadline2026-04-19
Opportunity description
The American Geophysical Union Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism 2026 is a prestigious global award recognizing outstanding journalism in Earth and space sciences. It honors journalists who make complex scientific topics accessible, engaging, and accurate for the general public. This award is a significant milestone in the careers of journalists working in the science communication field.
Program Details
- Recognizes feature stories or series in journalism.
- Focuses on Earth and space science topics.
- Emphasizes engaging and accessible content for non-experts.
Benefits
- $5,000 cash prize.
- Engraved award/plaque.
- Recognition at AGU Annual Meeting.
- Travel support of up to $1,000.
- Recognition in AGU publications.
Eligibility criteria
- Must be a professional journalist (print, digital, broadcast, or freelance).
- Eligible work must be published in the eligible year.
- AGU membership is not required.
- Self-nominations are allowed.