Application Deadline: March 27, 2024
The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – News is an annual award recognizing excellence in science news reporting, defined as work prepared with a deadline of one week or less. It is presented annually to a journalist or a group of journalists for a news story or series in any medium, except books, that makes information about the Earth and space sciences accessible and exciting to the general public.
The Perlman Award, first presented in 2000, was named in honor of the distinguished former editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:
- A $5,000 prize
- An engraved award
- Recognition in Eos
- Recognition at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Paid travel expenses up to $1,000
- Two tickets to the Honors Banquet at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Note: As members of the press, awardees also receive complimentary registration to AGU’s Annual Meeting
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