AgResearch Science Writers Award 2008

 Applications are now open for the 2008 AgResearch Science Writers Award.

This award has been established by the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators and AgResearch to enhance standards of science writing, especially about pastoral agriculture.

What is required The award will go a writer or journalist who provides two science features, in any medium, published in New Zealand in the 12 months to July 31^st 2008.  ONE of the stories must be on pastoral science.  The entrant need not be a member of the Guild.

Entries should be on A4 paper if possible, and definitely no bigger than A3. TWO copies of the entry must be provided along with two copies of the attached entry form. 

Judging criteria:The award will be judged on style of writing, presentation, accuracy and topicality. Articles need to be well written, interesting, educational yet inspirational, displaying thoroughness, the ability to translate science for everyone to understand, and overall standard of workmanship.  In particular, readers have to be inspired by science, to come away with an understanding that science holds the key to New Zealand’s future prosperity and that technology for the next decade is under research right now.

A prize of $1000 will be awarded to the best entry; however, at the judge’s discretion, the prize money may be split between two entries.

Please send:
TWO copies of both items being entered must be submitted, Two copies of the entry form and Two copies of a named A4 page giving background detail.   Entries are limited to one per person.
Post to  Awards Administrator, NZGAJC, P O Box 54 234,  Wellington 5247; or courier to: Sue Miller, 112 Pope Street, Camborne, Wellington 5026. 

Award ceremony:

The award, worth $1000, will be presented at the Guild AGM and Awards Presentation Evening in Wellington, on 18 October, 2008

Entries close Monday15 September 2008 

AgResearch Science Writers Award 2008

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Entries close Monday 15 September 2008.

Post to:   Awards Administrator, NZGAJC, P O Box 54 234, Mana, Wellington 5247; or courier to: Sue Miller, 112 Pope Street, Camborne, Wellington 5026.  Phone 04 233 1842.