CASW will select the fourth winner of the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award in 2025. The award, to be given annually, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity, and commitment to mentoring. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist, and a grant of at least $20,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project.
Candidates must be experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism, defined as print, audio, video, and online reporting on science, health/medicine, environment, mathematics, and technology.
The submission window for the third Sharon Begley Award will be open from January 1 to April 30, 2025.
Each entry consists of work samples, a résumé, supporting documents, and a project proposal, which may include a letter of interest from an editor at a prospective publication. Applicants should create a Submittable.com account and follow form instructions carefully. Detailed advice and more information about the award itself may be viewed at https://casw.org/awards-fellowships/sharon-begley-science-reporting-award/.
You may begin the entry process at any time, save your work, and return to edit and complete your draft submission later, but all materials must be submitted by midnight (ET) April 30.