The Neuron Award for Fostering a Love of Science is being presented this year for the first time in history. The award goes to an educator and science popularizer who excels at inspiring students and nurturing new scientific talents.

Jan Černý is being honored as a beloved lecturer, tireless science popularizer, co-founder of the Science program for talented students, a leading figure in Czech teams at international biology olympiads, and a former organizer of the Beňstvina science camps.