$10K McElheny Award for Local and Regional Science Journalism

Job Description

The annual $10,000 Victor K. McElheny Award recognizes outstanding local science journalism. There is no entry fee. Deadline: Jan 31, 2026.
 

 

Job Requirements

An entry may consist of a single story or a series of up to three stories on a single theme. 

Entries for the 2026 McElheny Award must:

• include substantial reporting on issues relating to science, public health, technology, or the environment;
• have been produced with significant contributions from a local or regional media outlet;
• have been published during the 2025 calendar year;
• have been published in a U.S.-based media outlet;
• have been published in English or — if published in a different language — accompanied by an English translation.

Submissions for the Victor K. McElheny Award may be accompanied by a 300-word statement of the significance and impact of the nominated work.

Entrants may upload their work using the specified file formats or provide a permanent URL. For more eligibility information, see our FAQ page.

Entries for the Victor K. McElheny award may be submitted by an individual or by a representative of a publication. An individual or publication may enter no more than three separate submissions. There is no entry fee.

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