NASW depends on the power of volunteers for most of our programs and activities, and we have over 200 active volunteers annually. This annual award recognizes volunteers whose efforts for NASW go beyond the call of duty.
Congratulations to Eric Bender, winner of the 2026 NASW Diane McGurgan Service Award
This year, the National Association of Science Writers awarded its annual Diane McGurgan Service Award to NASW member Eric Bender. Bender was recognized by the NASW Board of Directors for more than a decade of volunteer service to NASW and the Awards Committee.