The Science for Africa Foundation is delighted to announce the second edition of the Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA), recognizing outstanding science journalism across Africa. This prestigious award aims to promote high-quality science reporting, encourage innovation, and amplify the impact of science coverage on the continent.
The ASJA 2025 awards will recognize exceptional science journalism in various categories, including print, broadcast, and online media. The awards will honor journalists who have demonstrated excellence in science reporting, innovation, and impact. The winners will receive monetary prizes, plaques, and opportunities for professional development.
The ASJA 2025 awards offer a unique opportunity for journalists to showcase their work, gain recognition, and develop their skills. The awards will provide a platform for journalists to network with peers, experts, and potential collaborators.
The ASJA 2025 awards are a prestigious recognition of outstanding science journalism in Africa. Journalists are encouraged to submit their entries and showcase their work. The awards will provide a platform for journalists to network, develop their skills, and gain recognition for their exceptional science reporting.
The Science for Africa Foundation is dedicated to promoting science and innovation in Africa. The ASJA 2025 awards are part of the foundation’s efforts to support and recognize outstanding science journalism on the continent. The awards are supported by the Gates Foundation and the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ).
By participating in the ASJA 2025 awards, journalists will have the opportunity to:
1. Showcase their work: Submit their entries and showcase their exceptional science reporting.
2. Gain recognition: Receive recognition and accolades for their outstanding work.
3. Develop their skills: Participate in professional development opportunities and networking.
4. Network: Connect with peers, experts, and potential collaborators in the field of science journalism.
The ASJA 2025 awards are an exciting opportunity for journalists to demonstrate their skills and expertise in science reporting. With the support of the Gates Foundation and the World Federation of Science Journalists, the awards will provide a platform for journalists to make a positive impact in the field
Categories
The ASJA 2025 awards include four categories:
1. Best Story – Print and Broadcast: Honors seasoned journalists with exceptional science reporting.
2. Early Career Journalist – Print or Broadcast: Recognizes promising journalists with potential in science journalism.
3. Innovator Award for Editors: Celebrates editors who promote science journalism in their newsrooms.
4. Science Champion Award: Recognizes scientists who effectively communicate their work to the public.
Benefits
The ASJA 2025 awards offer numerous benefits, including:
1. Monetary Prizes: Winners will receive monetary prizes to support their work.
2. Professional Development: Winners will have opportunities for professional development and networking.
3. Recognition: Winners will receive recognition and accolades for their exceptional science reporting.
4. Plaques: Winners will receive plaques at the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025.
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Requirement/Eligibility
1. Citizenship: Journalists must be citizens or permanent residents of an African country.
2. Residency: Journalists must primarily reside in Africa.
3. Work: Journalists must work in local or international print, broadcast, or online media.
4. Thematic Areas: Entries must focus on health, climate and environment, or agriculture.
Prize
The winners of the ASJA 2025 awards will receive monetary prizes, plaques, and opportunities for professional development. The prizes include:
1. Best Story – Print and Broadcast: $1,500
2. Early Career Journalist – Print or Broadcast: $1,500
3. Innovator Award for Editors: $2,000
4. Science Champion Award: $1,500
Location
The awards ceremony will take place at the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025. The exact location will be announced in due course.
Deadline
July 4, 2025
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