Aparna Vidyasagar
aparnavid.bsky.social
Aparna Vidyasagar
@aparnavid.bsky.social
Science journalist. Loves writing about the life-sciences. Fascinated by diseases & a sucker for cosy murder mysteries. I also write informational fiction STEM picture books. NASW Awards Committee Co-chair. UW SJMC & CMP alum. Go Badgers!
3. Entry fee change: Non-member entry fee is $75/entry, on par with other entry fees for other awards. Member entry fee is $20/entry & represents a $55 discount that's also available to orgs pictured below. For membership rates, incl. hardship and international rates: www.nasw.org/page/how-joi...
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
2. Requesting Generative AI Disclosures from all entrants: Consistent w/NASW’s statement on Gen AI, any content that's generated entirely by AI, without human oversight — by the bylined author(s)/producer(s) or through the editorial process — will not be considered in this awards competition.
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
✨New this year✨

1. Science Reporting is now Science News: The category has been renamed to "Science News" to better reflect the focus and intent of the category.

Complete rules & detailed category descriptions can be found here: nasw.org/scienceinsociety
National Association of Science Writers, Inc. - Call for Entries and Rules
nasw.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM