Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features 2026 ($5,000 prize) – YOA

Deadline: April 19, 2026

Applications are open for the Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features 2026. The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features is given yearly to a person journalist or a gaggle of journalists in recognition of a characteristic story or collection in any medium, besides books, that makes details about the Earth and area sciences each accessible and fascinating to non-scientists.

Walter Sullivan, the famend science author for The New York Times and namesake of this award, was the primary honoree in 1989. In 2000, the award was redefined to honor science characteristic writing: work ready with a deadline of multiple week.

Award

Recipients obtain the next:

• A $5,000 prize
• An engraved award
• Recognition in Eos
• Recognition at AGU’s annual assembly the yr the glory is awarded
• Travel bills as much as $1,000 to attend AGU’s annual assembly the yr the glory is awarded
• Two tickets per winner to the Honors Banquet at AGU’s annual assembly the yr the glory is awarded

Eligibility

Nominees

The nominee should:

• Be a journalist(s) working in any medium, besides books
• Be a sole writer or crew of as much as 4 contributors; this will likely embody contributors to audio visible elements
• Be an writer employed in one of many following arenas:
  • Print or digital publication
  • Broadcast or cable station, or a broadcast community
  • Freelance journalist
• AGU membership isn’t required
• Submit just one entry for the award in a given yr
• Not have received the Sullivan award throughout the previous two years

Nominators

• AGU membership isn’t required
• Self nominations are permitted

Nomination

Click here to nominate

For extra info, go to Walter Sullivan Award.