Welcome to the 2022 SWSWA Awards
SWSWA provides resources and networking opportunities for the vibrant community of science writers in this area. Reporters, editors, media relations representatives, graphic artists, museum docents, podcast hosts—the members of this organization powerfully contribute to the communication of cutting-edge science in a wide variety of media.
Science Short Writing (under 500 words)
Science Long Writing (over 500 words)
Visual Science Communication (static images: including cartoons, illustrations, etc.)
Each award will be adjudicated based on a familiar series of questions: Is the work appealing? Is the information clear or argument well-made? Is the piece pitched appropriately for the given audience? Is it accurate and well-contextualized? Is it timely? How impactful is it?
In short, we’re looking for exciting, powerful science writing that adds value to our community.
If you're writing about science in the Southwest or are a Southwest science writer, you are eligible to enter. We define the Southwest broadly, referring to Wikipedia's city-based definition. We also consider what areas (Southern California) are already served by science writing groups.
Submissions open January 15, 2023 and close at midnight on Feb 15. See award categories for specific submission requirements. Only active SWSWA members are eligible to submit awards, but joining the organization is simple, and can be done HERE. Full details on submission for each award category can be found HERE.
Science Short Writing (under 500 words)
Science Long Writing (over 500 words)
Visual Science Communication (static images: including cartoons, illustrations, etc.)
Each award will be adjudicated based on a familiar series of questions: Is the work appealing? Is the information clear or argument well-made? Is the piece pitched appropriately for the given audience? Is it accurate and well-contextualized? Is it timely? How impactful is it?
In short, we’re looking for exciting, powerful science writing that adds value to our community.
If you're writing about science in the Southwest or are a Southwest science writer, you are eligible to enter. We define the Southwest broadly, referring to Wikipedia's city-based definition. We also consider what areas (Southern California) are already served by science writing groups.
Submissions open January 15, 2023 and close at midnight on Feb 15. See award categories for specific submission requirements. Only active SWSWA members are eligible to submit awards, but joining the organization is simple, and can be done HERE. Full details on submission for each award category can be found HERE.