List of science communication awards

This list of science communication awards is an index of articles about notable awards for science communication, including journalism and books. The list is organized by the country of the sponsoring organization, although awards may not be restricted to people in that country.

List

CountryAwardSponsorGiven for
BrazilPrêmio José Reis de Divulgação CientíficaNational Council for Scientific and Technological DevelopmentContribution to the dissemination and public awareness of science and technology in Brazil[1]
CanadaInnis-Gérin MedalRoyal Society of CanadaDistinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences[2][3]
CanadaLane Anderson AwardFitzhenry Family FoundationCanadian non-fiction science in two categories; adult and young readers[4][5]
CanadaPrix Hubert-ReevesAssociation of Science Communicators of QuebecPopular science book written in French and published in Canada[6]
CanadaYves Fortier Earth Science Journalism AwardGeological Association of CanadaJournalist exceptionally effective in presenting earth science stories in one of Canada's newspapers or periodicals[7][8]
DenmarkH. C. Ørsted Medal (silver)Selskabet for naturlærens udbredelseOutstanding writing of science for a popular audience over several years[9]
EuropeScience Communication PrizeEuropean CommissionEligible forms of science communication include public engagement, written communication including newspaper articles and popular science books, audio-visual media including TV programmes and websites, and "innovative action"[10]
InternationalKalinga PrizeUNESCOExceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people[11]
InternationalLudwik Fleck PrizeSociety for Social Studies of ScienceBook in the field of science and technology studies[12][13]
InternationalStephen Hawking Medal for Science CommunicationStarmus FestivalRecognize the work of those helping to promote the public awareness of science
NorwayResearch Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of ScienceResearch Council of NorwayDissemination of research to a broad audience. The dissemination must be of high quality in both form and content
PolandJan Długosz AwardKraków Book FairWorks in the field of humanities written by Polish authors which make significant contributions to the advancement of science and cultural enrichment
SpainFonseca PrizeUniversity of Santiago de CompostelaPopularization of science
United KingdomBest science book everRoyal InstitutionBest book
United KingdomKelvin Medal and PrizeInstitute of PhysicsOutstanding contributions to the public understanding of physics
United KingdomKohn AwardRoyal SocietyBeginning scientists who had achieved significant cultural impact through broadcasting or public speech
United KingdomRoyal Society Prizes for Science BooksRoyal SocietyOutstanding popular science books from around the world
United KingdomRoyal Society of London Michael Faraday PrizeRoyal SocietyExcellence in communicating science to UK audiences
United StatesAndrew Gemant AwardAmerican Institute of PhysicsSubstantial cultural, artistic, or humanistic contributions to physics
United StatesBorlaug CAST Communication AwardCouncil for Agricultural Science and TechnologyOutstanding achievement by a scientist, engineer, technologist, or other professional working in the agricultural, environmental, or food sectors for contributing to the advancement of science in the public policy arena
United StatesCarl Sagan Award for Public Appreciation of ScienceCouncil of Scientific Society PresidentsIndividuals who have become “concurrently accomplished as researchers and/or educators, and as widely recognized magnifiers of the public's understanding of science
United StatesChambliss Astronomical Writing AwardAmerican Astronomical SocietyAstronomy writing for an academic audience, specifically textbooks at either the upper-division undergraduate level or the graduate level
United StatesIEEE-USA Award for Distinguished Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the ProfessionInstitute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersOutstanding journalistic or other efforts that lead to a better public understanding of the contributions of engineering professionals to the enhancement and expansion of the social, economic, and cultural aspects of life
United StatesJames T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting ChemistryAmerican Chemical SocietyOutstanding reporting on chemistry, chemical engineering, and related chemical fields
United StatesJohn Burroughs MedalJohn Burroughs AssociationBook judged to be distinguished in the field of natural history
United StatesKistler PrizeFoundation For the FutureOriginal contributions to the understanding of the connection between human heredity and human society
United StatesNational Academies Communication AwardNational Academy of Sciences etc.Creative works that help the public understand topics in science, engineering or medicine
United StatesPatrusky LectureCouncil for the Advancement of Science Writing
United StatesPEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardPEN AmericaWriting that exemplifies literary excellence on the subject of physical and biological sciences
United StatesScience Writing AwardAmerican Institute of PhysicsEffective science communication in print and broadcast media in order to improve the general public's appreciation of physics, astronomy, and allied science fields
United StatesScience in Society Journalism AwardsNational Association of Science WritersOutstanding investigative and interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact for good and ill
Thailand The Mahidol Science Communicator Award Faculty of Science, Mahidol University The persons who have outstanding achievements in science communication which are visible among the public and have received national recognition

See also

References

  1. "Innis-Gérin Medal". RSC Medals & Awards. Royal Society of Canada. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  2. "Innis-Gérin Medal". Past award winners. Royal Society of Canada. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  3. "New Canadian science-writing prize unveiled". The Globe and Mail. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
  4. "Lane Anderson Award Winners announced". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
  5. Official website
  6. "Yves O. Fortier Earth Science Journalism Award". Geological Association of Canada. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  7. "In Memorium: Yves Oscar Fortier (1914–2014)". McGill University Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Alumni Newsletter. No. 16. February 2015. p. 46.
  8. Selskabet for naturlærens udbredelse
  9. European Science Awards, The 2007 Science Communication Prize (English) Archived 2006-06-30 at the Wayback Machine
  10. "Kalinga Foundation Trust". kalingafoundationtrust.com. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  11. Nieto-Galan, Agusti (2016). Science in the Public Sphere: A history of lay knowledge and expertise. Routledge. ISBN 9781138909519. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  12. "Ludwik Fleck Prize". Society for Social Studies of Science. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
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