The Endocrine Society is calling for nominations for the third annual Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism. The award recognizes outstanding reporting that enhances public understanding of health issues pertaining to the field of endocrinology.
The award is open to all credentialed journalists in print (both "hard" and electronic) or broadcast. Candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else. Only one nomination is permitted for each nominee. Submissions can include any work first published between March 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010.
Weight will be given to entries that contribute to the public understanding of endocrinology and demonstrate thorough research, accurate reporting and originality.
The honor consists of an award to be presented in June 2010 at the Society's annual meeting in San Diego, California. The award recipient will also receive complimentary travel and hotel accommodations to attend the annual meeting
Nomination forms, eligibility and submission requirements can be found at http://www.endo-society.org/media/Journalism-Award.cfm. To apply, please submit the completed nomination form and three copies of the article/work, whether published or taped, to:
Aaron Lohr
The Endocrine Society
8401 Connecticut Ave., Ste. 900
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Submissions must be received by March 2, 2010.
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