2025 Inaugural Health Tech & Science Communication Conference: Call for 'Annual Outstanding Science Communicators' and 'Annual Outstanding Science Communication Works'

The current field of health science popularization faces challenges such as inconsistent content quality, monotonous dissemination formats, and poor alignment between professional medical resources and public demand. Some popular science content lacks scientific backing or is interspersed with commercial promotions, failing to meet the public’s need for authoritative health knowledge. With the in-depth advancement of the “Healthy China 2030” strategy and the rapid development of health technologies such as AI and large language models, high-quality health science popularization has become a key lever for improving the health literacy of the entire population.

In this context,InChinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism, Health Commission of Hainan Province, Wenchang Municipal People's Governmentunder the guidance of, byHainan Association for Science and Technology, Health Communication Professional Committee of the Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism, Beijing Chen Jumei Public Welfare FoundationCo-organized by2025 Inaugural Health Technology and Science Popularization ConferenceStart“Annual Outstanding Science Popularization Communicator” “Annual Outstanding Science Popularization Work”Selection Activity. This selection is based on“Discovering High-Quality Science Popularization Practices, Recognizing Professional Science Communication Forces”With this as the core objective, the initiative targets individuals engaged in health science communication across China (including physicians, entrepreneurs, bloggers, etc.) and institutions that produce health science outreach outcomes (such as medical institutions, technology enterprises, research institutes, and social organizations). Leveraging the ecosystem of the inaugural Health Technology and Science Communication Conference, it establishes a platform for the presentation, exchange, and promotion of selected individuals and works.

This selection comprehensively reviews innovative pathways in health science popularization across content creation (including text-and-image articles, videos, audio content, and self-media accounts), technological applications, and communication effectiveness. It aims to address pain points such as insufficient scientific rigor and inefficient dissemination, while stimulating the enthusiasm of practitioners from various fields to engage in science popularization. The initiative guides the industry toward a convergent direction of “professional content + technology empowerment + diversified dissemination,” thereby facilitating broader and more precise public access to high-quality health knowledge.

Designed to honor diverse professionals who possess both deep expertise in their specialized fields and strong science communication capabilities, including clinicians, leaders of health technology enterprises, health science bloggers, and dedicated science communicators. Grounded in their professional backgrounds, they break down knowledge barriers by translating complex health information, principles of medical technology, and health management concepts into content accessible to the general public. They actively explore innovative dissemination methods—such as AI tools, short-form videos, interactive live streaming, and multi-platform self-media operations—to significantly enhance the efficiency and reach of health knowledge dissemination. By developing unique styles in areas such as disease prevention, chronic disease management, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and popularization of medical technology, they substantially improve health literacy among target populations. Serving as a vital link between professional health resources and public health needs, they establish a multifaceted benchmark of excellence in both “professionalism” and “communication” for the nationwide popularization of health knowledge.

·Eligibility Criteria·

1. Sustainability of Science Popularization Practices:Continuously engaged in health science popularization over the past three years, with no fewer than five independently or lead-authored science communication outputs (formats may include short videos, illustrated articles, offline lectures, live streams, and dedicated science columns);

2、Scientific Accuracy and Regulatory Compliance:The science popularization content aligns with modern medical scientific theories, industry consensus in the health sector, and relevant regulations, containing no scientific errors or misleading information; it does not involve commercial promotion or false advertising; if the practitioner is a healthcare professional, they must have no record of adverse medical practice in the past three years; practitioners from other fields must have no record of violations of laws or regulations in their respective industries in the past three years;

3、Innovation and Dissemination Effectiveness:Capable of utilizing at least one innovative science communication format or technological tool for public outreach; the science communication works led or co-created as a core member have achieved notable dissemination impact among the target audience;

4、Industry and Social Recognition:Health science communication efforts have received positive evaluations from the audience, peers, or industry organizations; or awards have been won in health science communication competitions or selections; or popular science works led and created have been reposted and recommended by authoritative platforms.

This award focuses on high-quality original achievements in the field of health science popularization, covering various formats such as articles and images, videos, audio content, self-media accounts, and interactive products. Submissions must demonstrate a three-dimensional quality of “scientific core + innovative expression + effective dissemination”: they must feature a rigorous and compliant health knowledge system free from scientific errors or misleading information; exhibit outstanding highlights in content presentation, formal innovation, or technological integration; and substantiate their practical value in enhancing public health literacy through quantifiable dissemination data and feedback on impact, thereby providing “replicable and scalable” models of high-quality content for the health science popularization industry.

·Eligibility Criteria·

1. Completion and Implementation of the Work:The work has been completed and officially released; a complete link to the work or an archived file must be provided.

2. Scientific Rigor and Value of Content:Focusing on core health education themes such as disease prevention, chronic disease management, healthy lifestyles, and interpretation of medical technologies, the content aligns with medical scientific consensus and health sector standards, containing no false information or exaggerated claims; it effectively addresses gaps in the audience’s health knowledge and offers practical guidance.

3. Formal and Technological Innovation:Features clear innovations in content presentation or technological application, distinguishing it from traditional science popularization works and enhancing the audience’s interest in reading, viewing, or using the content;

4. Compliance Requirements:The work shall not infringe upon any intellectual property rights; portraits of individuals and patient information involved must be anonymized or accompanied by proof of authorization; the content shall contain no commercial promotion and must align with the core socialist values; the applying entity (institution/individual) shall have no record of legal or regulatory violations or adverse credit records in the past three years.

5. Transmission and Impact:The work must be effectively disseminated through both online and offline channels, with verifiable dissemination data provided; it should elicit positive audience feedback or offer reference value for other science communication creators.

To ensure the scientific rigor and authority of the selection process, this evaluation adopts"Expert Review + Industry Voting"composite mechanisms, centered on“Professionalism, Innovation, Dissemination Power, Industry Recognition”Four Major Dimensions, Regarding“Outstanding Science Popularization Communicator of the Year” “Outstanding Science Popularization Work of the Year”Develop detailed evaluation criteria to comprehensively quantify the value of science popularization, ensuring that the selection results are professional, fair, and widely recognized within the industry.

To ensure a professional and impartial selection process, this time we will establish a panel consisting ofClinical Healthcare, Health Tech, and Science CommunicationA jury composed of 5-10 experts from three major fields, selected from“Professionalism, Innovation, and Dissemination”conduct professional scoring across dimensions; meanwhile, throughIndustry PollGenerate"Industry Recognition"Dimensional Scoring. By integrating the dual-track scoring system, the final shortlist for awards is determined. The key milestones and core tasks are as follows:

·Industry Call for Submissions & Targeted Invitations·

November 1–November 19

·Qualification Review, Preliminary Evaluation and Screening·

November 19–20

·Expert Review, Industry Showcase·

November 21–November 25

·Selection Notification and Publication Preparation·

November 26–December 04

· Award Announcements & Ecosystem Exchange ·

December 5 · Hainan · The First Health Technology and Science Popularization Conference

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