Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards | |
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Current: 5th Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards | |
Awarded for | outstanding science reporting |
Country | Nigeria |
Presented by | Nigerian Academy of Science |
First awarded | 2010 |
Website | Official website |
The Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards are media awards presented annually to recognize outstanding science reporting.[1][2] The award was founded in 2010 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.[3] The award presentation is often attended by numerous media representatives, politicians, celebrities, journalists across the world.[4] The most recent ceremony, honouring journalists in 2017, was held at Sheraton hotel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Maryland, Lagos State, Nigeria on August 10, 2017.[5]
As of 2017, the Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards have 2 categories.[6] Some of these include: