Do you know a rising star in science communication?

Nominations for the 2011 Joshua Phillips Award for Innovation in Science Engagement are now open.

The Joshua Phillips Award (or Josh Award) is intended to recognise and nurture the finest practitioners in science communication who, whilst being professional young science communicators, have already demonstrated exceptional potential for innovation in the relatively new field of public engagement with science.

The Award is open to anyone who is recognised as an up-and-coming talent in science communication, with innovative and new ideas.

The successful nominee will receive a personal prize of £1,000 and be appointed as “Science Communicator in residence” at the Manchester Science Festival 2012.

Previous winners include Chris Smith (Naked Scientists), Karen Bultitude (UWE, Bristol), David Price (Science Made Simple) and Steve Cross (UCL).

For more information and to download a nomination form, please visit www.manchestersciencefestival.com/joshaward2011

Nominations must be received by Sunday 28 August 2011.