Extraordinary science writing is thoughtful, critical, and well-tailored for its intended audience. Longer pieces provide depth and complexity to our understanding of cutting-edge scientific topics. This category of award honors all kinds of science writing over 500 words. Awards are given for superior science communication done by science communicators located in the Southwest or about science in the Southwest.
We will accept work that is new and work that was published in 2020.
All submissions should incorporate a single-page cover letter that includes the following information:
Submissions open January 15, and close at midnight on March 1. Finalists in each award category will be highlighted on the homepage with brief author biographies. Winning submissions in this category will receive a $500 honorarium.
Cover Letters and Writing Submissions should be emailed as a PDF to:
Dr. Jacquilyn Weeks, weeksja@me.com
NOTE: Each individual may only contribute ONE submission per award category.
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.
We will accept work that is new and work that was published in 2020.
All submissions should incorporate a single-page cover letter that includes the following information:
- Award Category
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Affiliation (Freelance/Institutional Affiliation)
- A brief statement explaining the context of the science writing being submitted.
Submissions open January 15, and close at midnight on March 1. Finalists in each award category will be highlighted on the homepage with brief author biographies. Winning submissions in this category will receive a $500 honorarium.
Cover Letters and Writing Submissions should be emailed as a PDF to:
Dr. Jacquilyn Weeks, weeksja@me.com
NOTE: Each individual may only contribute ONE submission per award category.
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.