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
CanadaInnis-Gérin MedalRoyal Society of CanadaDistinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences
CanadaLane Anderson AwardFitzhenry Family FoundationCanadian non-fiction science in two categories; adult and young readers
CanadaPrix Hubert-ReevesAssociation of Science Communicators of QuebecPopular science book written in French and published in Canada
CanadaYves Fortier Earth Science Journalism AwardGeological Association of CanadaJournalist exceptionally effective in presenting earth science stories in one of Canada's newspapers or periodicals
DenmarkH. C. Ørsted Medal Selskabet for naturlærens udbredelseOutstanding writing of science for a popular audience over several years
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"
EuropeUniversity of Valencia and the Alzira City CouncilOpen to essays devoted to popularise scientific and technological knowledge written in Catalan, Spanish, English and French.
GermanyMultiple awards, see Science section of Journalistenpreise Multiple sponsoring bodies and organizationsMultiple reasons
InternationalKalinga PrizeUNESCOExceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people
InternationalLudwik Fleck PrizeSociety for Social Studies of ScienceBook in the field of science and technology studies
InternationalStephen Hawking Medal for Science CommunicationStarmus FestivalRecognize the work of those helping to promote the public awareness of science
IndiaASI Zubin Kembhavi AwardAstronomical Society of IndiaBiennial award for individuals or groups who have made significant and outstanding contributions in the area of Public Outreach and Education in Astronomy and allied fields
IrelandMary Mulvihill AwardMary Mulvihill AssociationAnnual competition to find the entry that best represents the curiosity, creativity and story-telling imagination that Mary Mulvihill showed in her work.
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 StatesNational Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science CommunicationsNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.For individuals who are working on the frontlines of science communication and journalism, and who can demonstrate the potential or ability to develop high-quality, engaging communications or reporting.
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
ThailandThe persons who have outstanding achievements in science communication which are visible among the public and have received national recognition