Newswise — The Endocrine Society is calling for nominations for its first 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 January 1, 2007, and February 29, 2008.
Weight will be given to entries that demonstrate thorough research, accurate reporting, and originality, and contribute to the public understanding of endocrinology.
The award consists of a presentation piece and $2,000 honorarium, to be presented at the Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. The award recipient will also receive travel expenses to attend the annual meeting for presentation of the award.
Nomination forms and eligibility and submission requirements can be found at http://www.endo-society.org/media/Journalism-Award.cfm. To apply, submit the completed nomination form and three copies of the work, whether published or recorded, to:
Aaron LohrThe Endocrine Society8401 Connecticut Ave., Ste. 900Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Submissions must be received by March 3, 2008.
Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones, and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 14,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 80 countries. Together, these members represent all basic, applied, and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. To learn more about the Society, and the field of endocrinology, visit our web site at www.endo-society.org.
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