The Young Science Writer Award 2025 – Congratulations Tom!

A huge congratulations to Sheffield Young Writer and High Storrs student Tom Stephenson who has been highly commended in The Young Science Writer Award 2025! The award celebrates the best creative approaches to science writing by young writers aged 14 to 16. The Association of British Science Writers said:

“This year, we received over 600 incredible submissions from passionate young writers across the UK. Your essays made us laugh, moved us deeply, and opened our eyes to new ideas. From exploring the threat of deadly diseases and the ethics of artificial intelligence to compelling calls for action on the climate emergency, your words demonstrated the power of science storytelling to inform, challenge, and inspire.”

The Young Science Writer Award (YSWA) celebrates the creativity and passion of young writers who explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Open to students aged 14-16 from state-funded, non-selective schools across the UK (or those home-schooled due to disability), this prestigious competition encourages participants to write engaging, informative essays on scientific topics that matter. Whether tackling climate change, AI, healthcare, or exploring the future of space exploration, YSWA aims to foster critical thinking, storytelling, and a deeper understanding of how science shapes our world. Join us in this exciting journey of scientific discovery and communication.