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Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards
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The National Association of Science Writers is the largest organization devoted to the professional interests of science writers. Its more than 2,300 journalists, authors, editors, producers, public information officers, students, and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology. Learn more and join.
The annual Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards and Science in Society Journalism Awards competitions are managed by the NASW Awards Committee, a group of accomplished professionals who volunteer their time on behalf of the field. This year, the committee is chaired by Jill Sakai and Aparna Vidyasagar, and we are honored by their service. If you would like to serve as a judge, please contact the chairs.
Co-Chairs:
Charna Albert and Aparna Vidyasagar
Charna Albert is a science journalist and reporter for the news magazine of the College of American Pathologists. She is based in Chicago, where she occasionally writes about local environmental concerns for Inside Climate News and other outlets.
Aparna Vidyasagar is a freelance science journalist whose work has been published in outlets such as New Scientist, Mental Floss, and LiveScience. She is based in Portland, Oregon and enjoys mystery novels, word puzzles, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest (all paired with a good cup of coffee!).
For more information or questions, please contact
Tinsley Davis, Executive Director
National Association of Science Writers
PO Box 7905
Berkeley, CA 94707
510-859-7229