Public Communications Award
Forecasted
Public Communications Award recognizes individuals for sustained public communication work that broadens awareness of toxicological issues and improves understanding of toxicological science.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash stipend and a plaque
Summary: Recognizes an individual’s sustained contributions to broadening public awareness of toxicological issues through public communications.
Key Information: Nomination and seconding letters must come from two active Full members of the Society of Toxicology.
Description
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) presents the Public Communications Award to an individual who has made a major contribution to the general public’s awareness of toxicological issues. It recognizes accomplishments over a significant period, including efforts to improve public understanding of the role and importance of experimental animals in toxicological science.
Qualifying communications span books, brochures, continuing education courses, databases, extension bulletins, magazines, local or national newspapers, public presentations, public forums, radio and television scripts, workshops, and other formats. The focus is on the nominee’s sustained contribution to public understanding of toxicology. The award is presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.
