The National Association of Science Writers' Science in Society Journalism Awards
encourage the kind of critical, probing article that would not receive an award from an interest group. Separate prizes and Certificates of Recognition will be awarded for investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact for good and bad. Work must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. NASW will award separate cash prizes of $2,500 for writing judged best in each of four categories: books, commentary or opinion, science reporting, and science reporting with a local or regional focus. Winners and their publishers/broadcasters will also receive certificates. Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2013.

Contact: Tinsley Davis, Executive Director
National Association of Science Writers
P.O. Box 7905
Berkeley, CA 94707 
617-909-9317