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APICS Science Communication Awards
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About the Awards
The APICS Science Communication Awards Program was initiated in 1999. Three awards are bestowed annually as follows:
  one to a scientist who best communicates scientific research to the public
(first award in 2000);
the second to a professional communicator who writes the best article on a scientific
issue for the public (first award in 2001);
a third to an elementary or secondary school teacher who encourages students' interest
in science and technology through science fairs, school science clubs, or similar
activities (first award in 2002).
For comprehensive information about past award winners, click here.
Criteria and Nomination Process
Nominations must include, in 5 pages or less:
i. Letter from the nominator outlining the principal reasons why the nominee is deserving
of the award.
ii. Current curriculum vitae of the nominee (max 2 pages).
iii. Highlights of achievements communicating science.
Nominations may also include:
i. Letters of support highlighting the nominee’s achievements pertinent to the award
(max 3 pages).
ii. Samples of work in video, audio, or other media formats may accompany the nomination.
(30 minutes or less).
Detailed Criteria and Nomination Form
Nomination Deadline
Six copies of the nomination package, including any multimedia materials, must be received by Friday, March 2, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
The Award
The winners of the 2006 awards will be
announced at the APICS Council meeting to be held at Université de Moncton
in April 2007.
Adjudication
Judging for the three Science Communication awards is done by a committee comprised of a member of APICS Council,
up to two others chosen from Council and/or the APICS membership, and the most recent winner in each category.
The judging is conducted by mail or e-mail and the committee makes its recommendation to the APICS Executive
Committee. Only the Executive has the authority to make the results of the judging process public.
Submit Nominations
Atlantic Province Council on the Sciences (APICS)
1390 Le Marchant Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3P9
Tel: 902-494-3421
Previous Award Winners
The 2006 Award Winner
The 2005 Award Winners
The 2004 Award Winners
The 2003 Award Winners
The 2002 Award Winners
The 2001 Award Winners
The 2000 Award Winners
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