Late nominations may be accepted provided that prior notification is received from the nominators. Judges will be chosen by the Council of the Associations, in consultation with the sponsor where appropriate. Their decisions will be final. You may contact NZAS to discuss a nomination or for clarification. Particular attention will be accorded to communications that encourage young people to take an interest in science.
Entries concerned with scientific work undertaken in New Zealand are especially welcome.
The third prize will be awarded to a freelance writer, public relations practitioner or other professional science writer, not employed in the news media, who is engaged in communicating science and technology issues to the general public. Primary consideration will be given to the excellence of the contribution. The purpose of these awards is to encourage working scientists and professional writers to promote an awareness and appreciation, among the general public, of science in general and, specifically, science in New Zealand. Nominations must be in writing and accompanied by copies or transcripts of the articles or items on which they are based. The Association of Crown Research Institutes Science Journalism Award.