AAS/SPD Popular Media Award Nomination Open

Did you publish anything in popular forums (e.g., magazines, newspapers, YouTube, TikTok) about the Sun or its effects in 2024?

The Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society solicits nominations for the Popular Media Award, which is awarded annually to authors of popular articles or new media (e.g., interactive media and video) about the Sun or its effects on Earth’s environment. Three awards are made: nominally one to a scientist, one to a journalist, and one to a student.

Nominations will be accepted until 4 April 2025. The cash amount of each award is $500. Awards will be accompanied by a certificate and award stickers. 

Please send the following information to submit a nomination: the title and author(s) of the article/media, the name and date of the publication, ideally a link to it, and the category (scientist, journalist, student). Self-nominations are welcome. Please submit nominations to [email protected].

For more information (including eligibility and judging criteria), see https://spd.aas.org/prizes/popular-media.