Health and science journalists can now submit nominations for the Endocrine Society’s ninth 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. Past winners have been recognized for coverage of topics including treatments for menopausal symptoms, endocrine-disrupting chemicals and vitamin D.
The winner will be recognized during an awards reception in April at ENDO 2016: The Endocrine Society’s 98th Annual Meeting & Expo in Boston, MA. The award recipient also will receive complimentary travel and hotel accommodations to attend the annual meeting.
The award is open to all credentialed journalists in print (both “hard copy” 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 December 1, 2014 and November 30, 2015.
Weight will be given to entries that contribute to the public understanding of endocrinology and demonstrate thorough research, accurate reporting and originality.
Nomination forms, eligibility and submission requirements can be found at https://www.endocrine.org/news-room/journalism-award.To apply, please submit the completed nomination form and a digital copy of the article/work, whether published or taped, at https://www.endocrine.org/news-room/journalism-award. Submissions also can be emailed to [email protected].
Submissions must be received by December 7, 2015.
For more information, please contact:
Jenni Glenn Gingery
Endocrine Society
2055 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
[email protected]
About Endocrine Society
Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers. The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization of scientists devoted to hormone research and physicians who care for people with hormone-related conditions.
The Society has more than 18,000 members, including scientists, physicians, educators, nurses, and students in 122 countries. To learn more about the Society and the field of endocrinology, visit our site at www.endocrine.org. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @TheEndoSociety and @EndoMedia.
Colleen Williams Senior Communications Manager, Public Relations Phone: (202)-971-3611 [email protected]
Jenni Glenn Gingery Director, Communications and Media Relations Phone: (202)-971-3655 [email protected]