Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards | |
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Current: 5th Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards | |
Description | Excellence in Science-related journalism |
Country | Nigeria |
Presented by | Nigerian Academy of Science |
First awarded | 2009 |
Website | Official website |
The Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards are media awards presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in science-related journalism.[1] The award was founded in 2009 by the Nigerian Academy of Science to honor broadcast journalists and Newspaper columnist who published science-related articles, such as articles on health, technology and environment.[2] The award presentation is often attended by numerous media representatives, politicians, celebrities, journalists across the world.[3] The most recent ceremony, honouring journalists in 2014, was held at the Conference Room C of the Protea Hotel, Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria on May 7, 2015.[4]
As of 2014, the Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards have 2 categories.[5] Some of these includes