American Geophysical Union is currently accepting applications for the Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features 2026. Interested applcants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About American Geophysical Union - Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features
The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features is given annually to an individual journalist or a group of journalists in recognition of a feature story or series in any medium, except books, that makes information about the Earth and space sciences both accessible and interesting to non-scientists.
Benefits of American Geophysical Union - Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features
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
- Travel expenses up to $1,000 to attend AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Two tickets per winner to the Honors Banquet at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
American Geophysical Union - Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features Requirements
The nominee must:
- be a journalist(s) working in any medium, except books
- be a sole author or team of up to four contributors; this may include contributors to audio visual components
- be an author employed in one of the following arenas:
- Print or electronic publication
- Broadcast or cable station, or a broadcast network
- Freelance journalist
- AGU membership is not required
- submit only one entry for the award in a given year
- not have won the Sullivan award during the past two years
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 April, 2026
Opportunity Application
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