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Awards Program Overview
The Central States Communication Association is one the top regional organizations in promoting all levels of scholarship and sponsors numerous outstanding research awards. In addition, because CSCA recognizes that there are varying types of scholarship and many stages in an academic's life, the organization also presents teaching awards as well as service awards. Please click on the link for further information about a specific award.
Auer Award
The J. Jeffery Auer Award is named after distinguished scholar J. Jeffery Auer and is presented to the author(s) of the Top Graduate Student Paper submitted to the Political Communication Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient(s) receive a cash award of up to $100 and a certificate.
The recipient of the Auer Award is recognized at the Political Communication Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of the Political Communication Interest Group.
Past recipients are:
2012Katie L. Irwin,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
2011Benjamin R. Warner,University of Kansas |
2010Benjamin R. Warner,University of Kansas |
2009Scott Walus,University of Missouri, Columbia |
2008Neal E. Stewart,Kansas State University |
2007Michael Sounders,University of Kansas |
2006Dan Schill,University of Kansas |
2005Jay P. Childers,University of Texas-Austin |
2004Jenifer L. Lewis,University of Kansas |
2003Shane Semmler,University of South Dakota |
Becker Award
The Samuel L. Becker Award is named after former National Communication Association President Samuel L. Becker and is presented to the author(s) of the Top Graduate Student Paper submitted to the Media Studies Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a $150 cash award.
The recipient of the Becker Award is recognized at the Media Studies Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of the Media Studies Interest Group.
Past recipients are:
2012Kristen Hungerford,University of Memphis |
2011Pete Knutson,University of Kansas |
2010Joshua Ewalt, University of Nebraska, LincolnRoss B.Singer, Southern Ilinois University |
2009Andrew J. Kirk,Southern Illinois University, Carbondale |
2008Adam Tyma,North Dakota State University |
2007Jessica Prody,University of Minnesota |
2006Michael D. D. Willits,North Carolina State University |
2005Tony E. Adams,University of South Florida |
2004Michaela D.E. Meyer,Ohio University |
2003Michaela D.E. Meyer,Ohio University |
2002Susan M. Brockus,Purdue University |
2001Pablo Boczkowski,Cornell University |
2000Gracie Lawson-Borders,Wayne State University |
1999Charles E. Soukup,University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
1998Andrew R. Rudd,Bowling Green State University |
1997Glenda R. Balas,University of Iowa |
1996Glenda R. Balas,University of Iowa |
1995Robert A. Abrams,Indiana University |
1994Linda B. Dickmeyer and Nancy A. Mitchell,University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Braithwaite Award
The Braithwaite Award for Qualitative Research is named after beloved CSCA member Dr. Dawn O. Braithwaite who was and is a pioneer for interpersonal qualitative research studies. It is presented to the top paper in the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group that exclusively uses qualitative methods and that did not receive the top paper or top student paper award. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a cash award and a certificate. The recipient of the Braithwaite Award is recognized at the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group.
Nancy Burrell Award
The Nancy Burrell Award is named after Interpersonal scholar and researcher, Nancy Burrell. The award is presented to the author(s) of the Top Student paper submitted to the Interpersonal and Small Group Interest Group.
At the annual Central States Communication Association convention, the recipient receives a $200.00 cash award and a certificate.
The recipient of the Burrell Award is recognized at the Interpersonal and Small Group Interest Group business meeting.
Past recipients are:
2012Laura C. Farrell,North Dakota State University |
2012Julie L. Fudge,North Dakota State University |
2011Curtis B. Livesay,University of Iowa |
2010Sarah E. Dirks,University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
2009Anna D. H. Kudak,North Dakota State University |
2009Becky L. DeGreeff,North Dakota State University |
2009Kirsten R. Ellingson,North Dakota State University |
2009Julie Semlak,North Dakota State University |
2008Collen Warner Colaner,University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
2007Curtis Livesay,Illinois State University |
Chesebro Award
The James W. Chesebro Award for Scholarly Distinction in Sexuality Research is named after beloved CSCA member and LGBT studies pioneer Jim Chesebro. It is presented to an outstanding scholar from across the nation who has made a clear and viable contribution to the study of gender, sexuality, or sexual identity. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a cash award and a trophy. Although a national award, the recipient is recognized at the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Caucus business meeting at each year's CSCA.
For more information, contact the officers of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Caucus.
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Cooper Award
The prestigious Cooper Award is named after former CSCA President Pamela J. Cooper and is presented to one M.A. level graduate teaching assistant and one Ph.D. level graduate teaching assistant in recognition of excellent teaching by a graduate student. At the annual convention, the recipients receive a $50 cash award and a certificate.
To be considered for the Cooper Award, nominees must submit materials electronically (not to exceed 12 pages, excluding cover page, index page, and/or divider pages) which must be the original work of the graduate teaching assistant. The electronic packet must include (1) no more than two letters of nomination/support; (2) a one to two-page statement of the nominee's teaching philosophy; (3) a description of the nominee's teaching experiences including courses taught and course responsibilities; (4) evidence of the nominee's teaching effectiveness, including summaries of teaching evaluations and/or peer/ supervisor evaluations; and (5) teaching materials including syllabi, assignment sheets, handouts, and web pages.
Only two candidates can be nominated by one department. Students who were graduate teaching assistants during the past academic year as well as current M.A. and Ph.D. students are eligible. Graduate teaching assistants at colleges and universities in the CSCA region are eligible. In addition, graduate teaching assistants advised by faculty outside of the CSCA region are also eligible, but they, their nominating faculty, or department should be CSCA members. Per association bylaws, all recipients must be CSCA members at the time of the nomination. Cooper Award winners are also expected to attend the 2018 conference in Milwaukee, WI to receive their award. The recipients of the Cooper Award are recognized at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting.
All materials must be submitted electronically by February 1st. Please reference the Cooper Award in the subject line. When the materials are received, you will receive a confirmation email indicating that your submission is under review. Please submit all application materials in a single PDF to:
C. Kyle Rudick, Cooper Award Committee Chair
Department of Communication Studies University of Northern Iowa ckylerudick@gmail.com
Past recipients include the following:
2015Lindsey N. Badger,Indiana University, (Ph.D.) Hanna Larsen, South Dakota State University, (M.A) |
2014Lindsey B. Anderson,Purdue University, (PhD) Lindsay Harroff, University of Kansas, (M.A.) |
2013Amanda Holman,University of Nebraska-Lincoln, (Ph.D.) Suzanne Lumberg, Cooper Award, (M.A.) |
2012Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff,Ohio University, (Ph.D) Stevie M. Munz, Illinois State University, (M.A) |
2011Michael Burns,North Dakota State University, (Ph.D) Chris McAllister, Illinois State University, (M.A) |
2010Angela Hosek,University of Nebraska - Lincoln, (Ph.D) Joseph Ewalt, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, (M.A) |
2009Joseph Mazer,Ohio University, (Ph.D) Bryan Asbury, Illinois State University, (M.A) |
2008Cassandra LeClair-Underberg,University of Nebraska, Lincoln(Ph.D) Katie Striley, Missouri State University, (M.A.) |
2007Samuel McCormick,University of Iowa (Ph.D.) Elissa Arterburn, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (M.A.) |
2006Meredith Marko,University of Nebraska (Ph.D.) Jenn Supple Nadeau, University of Northern Iowa (M.A.) |
2005Stephanie Rollie, |
2004Kristen Lucas,Purdue University (Ph.D.) Bryan McCann, Illinois State University (M.A.) |
2003Paul Schrodt,University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Ph.D.) Luke LeFebvre, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (M.A.) |
2002Leah Bryant,University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Ph.D.) Sara Toricelli, Illinois State University (M.A.) |
2001David T. McMahan,University of Iowa (Ph.D.) Stephen Rains, Illinois State University (M.A.) |
2000Paul Turman,University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
1999B. Scott Titsworth,University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Diamond Anniversary Award
The Diamond Anniversary Award is named in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Central States Communication Association. It is presented to the top paper in the Organizational and Professional Communication Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a cash award and a certificate. The recipient of the Diamond Anniversary Award is recognized at the Organizational and Professional Communication Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of theOrganizational and Professional Communication Interest Group.
Federation Research Prize
The Federation Prize promotes intellectual development and communication scholarship by awarding a cash prize of (up to) $5000 to selected research proposals authored by a CSCA member. If there are multiple submitters on a proposal, all authors must be CSCA members. Proposals are evaluated by a selection committee of scholars representing diverse interests in communication and various methods of inquiry. The recipient is expected to provide a presentation of the research project in a special panel at the CSCA convention the year following the award presentation.
To be considered for the Federation Prize, applicants must submit a proposal. The proposal must include the following items:
- A one-page title sheet, including the applicant's name and contact information (name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address), the title of project, and a 200-word abstract. If there are multiple submitters, please list all of their names and contact information.
- A single-spaced, three-page description of the project, including objectives, methods, a proposed timetable, qualifications of the applicant(s) to complete the project, and a rationale describing why the project merits CSCA funding.
- A one-page budget, including the amount of money requested (up to $5000) and how the money will be spent.
- A brief (two-page) curriculum vita for each applicant.
- Names and contact information of three references
The materials must be received by February 15, 2018. Please make one document file (.docx file or PDF) containing the materials outlined above and submit it via email to Dr. Jordan Soliz (jsoliz2@unl.edu). Please indicate “2018 CSCA Federation Prize Proposal” explicitly in the subject line.
The recipient of the Federation Prize is recognized at the Hall-of-Fame Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting. It is expected that a representative for any winning proposal attend the event to collect the prize.
Please direct any inquiries toward the chair of the 2018 Federation Prize Committee, Dr. Jordan Soliz at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, at the email address listed earlier in this call.
All applicants must consult their university grants/awards office when applying for the Federation Prize. The Central States Communication Association does not pay any overhead or administrative fees, nor can applicant salaries be listed as an expense. Any proposal including these items as part of the funding request will be disqualified.
Past recipients include:
2015Tina Coffelt, Iowa State University &Leah LeFebvre, University of Wyoming Suzie D’Enbeau, Kent State University |
2014Stephanie Tom Tong, Wayne State University |
2013Benjamin R. Warner, University of Missouri |
2012Patrice M. Buzzanell, Purdue UniversityRahul Mitra, Purdue University |
2011Mike Allen, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKelly Tenzek, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Emily Cramer, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee |
2010Amanda J. Holmstrom, Michigan State University |
2009Kristen Lucas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
2008Julie Novak, Wayne State University |
2007Patric Spence, Calvin CollegeKenneth Lachlan, Boston College |
2006Brant R. Burleson, Purdue UniversityGraham D. Bodie, Purdue University |
2005B. Scott Titsworth, Ohio UniversityMyrna Cornett-DeVito, Emporia State University David W. Worley, Indiana State University Debra W. Worley, Indiana State University |
2004Joann Keyton, University of Kansas |
2003Mary Banwart, University of KansasMitchell McKinney, University of Missouri-Columbia |
2002Lynn Harter, Minnesota State University-Moorhead |
2001Marcy Meyers, Ball State UniversityLaura O'Hara, Ball State University |
2000Monique Mitchell, University of Oklahoma |
1999Timothy Sellnow, North Dakota State University |
1998Lynda Lee KaidMitchell McKinney, University of Oklahoma |
Founders Award
The Founders Award is named in honor of Jennifer C. Dunn, Jimmie Manning, Danielle Stern, and Adam Tyma who were the founders of the CSCA Popular Culture Interest Group. It is presented to the top student paper in the Popular Culture Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a cash award and a certificate. The recipient of the Founders Award is recognized at the Popular Culture Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of the Popular Culture Interest Group.
Friedrich Award
The Gustav Friedrich Award is named after former CSCA President Gustav Friedrich and is presented to the author(s) of the Top Student Competitive Paper submitted to the Communication Education Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a $100 cash award and a certificate.
The recipient of the Friedrich Award is recognized at the Communication Education Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of the Communication Education Interest Group.
Past recipients are:
2012Lindsey M. Rose, Ohio University |
2011C. Kyle Rudick, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
2010Scott A. Myers, West Virgina UniversityLinsey A. Harvell, University of Oklahoma |
2009Mary Beth Asbury, University of KansasAndrew C. Tollison, University of Texas, Austin |
2008Katherine Denker, University of Missouri-ColumbiaJayne R. Henson, University of Missouri-Columbia |
2007Katherine Denker, University of Missouri-Columbia |
2006Joseph P. Mazer, Illinois State University |
2005Carolyn M. Prentice, University of Missouri-Columbia |
2004John F. Hooker, Purdue University |
2003Paul Schrodt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
2002Paul Schrodt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
2001Jennifer Davis, Oklahoma State University |
2000Travis Russ, Illinois State University |
1999Tamara D. Golish, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
1998B. Scott Titsworth, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Hall of Fame
The Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is seeking nominees for its 2018 Hall of Fame award. This award and membership in the CSCA Hall of Fame is given to those who have contributed to the discipline of communication through meritorious scholarship, teaching/mentoring, participation at conventions, and service to the association.
In order to be nominated, the potential Hall of Fame recipient must be a current CSCA member and must have joined the association on or before 1993.
To nominate an individual for the Hall of Fame, a packet must be submitted containing (1) a letter of nomination citing the nominee’s accomplishments in light of the selection criteria, (2) a copy of the nominee’s vita, and (3) two additional letters of support. Nomination packets should be submitted as Word documents.
Nomination packets must be received no later than Monday, February 1, 2018.
Queries and submissions should be addressed to the following:
Blair Thompson
President, Central States Communication Association
blair.thompson@wku.edu
Past recipients are:
2017J. Kevin Barge, Texas A&M University |
2016Lawrence R. Frey, University of Colorado Boulder |
2015William Cupach, Illinois State UniversitySteve Duck, University of Iowa Dorthy Pennington, University of Kansas |
2014Dennis Gouran, Pennsylvania State UniversityCynthia Berryman-Fink, University of Cincinnati |
2013Sandra Metts, Illinois State UniversityBill Seiler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
2012Melissa L. Beall, University of Northern IowaCarolyn Calloway-Thomas, Indiana University James W. Chesebro, Ball State University Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University |
2011Tom Pace, Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleDonn Parson, University of Kansas Judy Pearson, North Dakota State University David Zarefsky, Northwestern University |
2010Arlie V. Daniel, East Central UniversityGustav W. Friedrich, Rutgers University Bruce E. Gronbeck, University of Iowa |
2009Douglas Trank, University of Iowa |
2008Kenneth Andersen, University of IllinoisCharles Stewart, Purdue University |
2007Robert L. Scott, University of Minnesota |
2006Samuel L. Becker, University of IowaBernard L. Brock, Wayne State University Bobby Patton, Central Missouri State University Mary M. Roberts, Pittsburg State University Judith S. Trent, University of Cincinnati George Ziegelmueller, Wayne State University |
2005Loren Reid, University of Missouri-Columbia |
2004Ernest Bormann, University of MinnesotaWilmer Linkugel, University of Kansas |
Jack Kay Award
The Jack Kay Award for Community Engagement and Applied Communication Scholarship
Dr. Jack Kay (1951-2015) was a distinguished member of the communication community. He was a past president of the Central States Communication Association, the Michigan Association of Speech Communication, the Nebraska Speech Communication Association, and Delta Sigma Rho / Tau Kappa Alpha. He served as chair at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, as Associate Provost for student services, Interim Dean of the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs, Interim Dean of the College of Fine Performing and Communication Arts, and Professor of Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication at Wayne State, as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim chancellor at the University of Michigan - Flint, and provost and executive vice president at Eastern Michigan University.
As a communication teacher-scholar, Kay was extensively published in the fields of argumentation, rhetoric and political communication. He researched and spoke on issues such as race, diversity and the language of oppression. He frequently presented on Anti-Semitism on the internet and hate in cyberspace. His publications include the book Argumentation: Inquiry and Advocacy, book chapters, journal articles, and many newspaper editorials. His contribution to doctoral advising was recognized with the Wayne State University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award in 1998.
The Jack Kay Award for Community Engagement and Applied Communication Scholarship recognizes communication faculty who have achieved notable records of success in applying their work to solve issues of social injustice, inequality, intolerance and prejudice. As such, the award celebrates and promotes engaged and applied scholarship and well as activism informed by communication scholarly inquiry. The award is made possible through a generous gift from the Michigan Association of Speech Communication.
Applications for the 2018 award are being accepted through January 15, 2018. Applicants should submit the following:
A three-page narrative which describes how your scholarship demonstrates community engagement, how it addresses social justice issues, and what impact it has or can have on public policy, social activism, judicial reform, or other avenues of social change.
Your academic VITA.
Up to two examples of your scholarship in action, which might include reports, publications, white papers, videos, or other forms of public dissemination.
The recipient will receive an honorarium to support their engaged scholarship. The selection will be made by a committee composed of:
- Matthew Seeger, Chair, Wayne State University
- Ruth Kay, Vice Chair, Detroit Country Day School
- Diana Carlin, St. Louis University
- Sharon (Shea) Howell, Oakland University
- Mark McPhail, Indiana University Northwest
- Donald Ritzenhein, Wayne State University
Applications should be submitted to:
Matthew W. Seeger, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts
5104 Gullen Mall- The Linsell House
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Past recipients are:
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2017 Sharon (Shea) Howell, Oakland University |
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Outstanding New Teacher Award
We are now accepting nomination applications for the 2018 Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Outstanding New Teacher Award (ONTA). This award recognizes individuals early in their professional career who are showing distinction as teachers. Nominees may be teaching at any level from grade school through graduate school. The committee reserves the right to award several individuals at different academic levels (e.g., K-12, community college, university), so individuals from all types of institutions are encouraged to apply.
Nominees must (a) be in their first five years of full-time teaching; (b) be members of CSCA at the time they apply; and (c) attend the conference the year in which the award is presented (2018 in Milwaukee). Nominees who have more than five years teaching experience at two or more levels, but no more than five years at their most recent teaching level, may also be considered. Prior recipients are not eligible.
To be considered for the Outstanding New Teacher Award, nominees must electronically submit a nomination packet not to exceed 20 pages excluding cover page, index page, curriculum vita, and/or divider pages. Packets that exceed the page limit will be returned without review. Nomination packets must include (1) a letter of nomination citing the nominee's accomplishments; (2) the nominee's current curriculum vita; (3) three letters of support from students, colleagues, supervisors, and/or administrators; (4) course/instructor evaluation summaries from no more than three recent academic terms (e.g., comments and ratings with explanation of rating scale norms); (5) a description of the nominee's teaching load, including student advising; and (6) at least two samples of personal instructional materials/resources. All of these materials must be combined into a single .pdf file and submitted to the committee chair.
The materials must be received by January 2, 2018. Please submit the materials and any inquiries electronically to: Renee Robinson at renee.robinson@shu.edu referencing ONTA in the subject line. All applications submitted by the deadline will receive an email response confirming receipt of their materials.
The recipients of the Outstanding New Teacher Award are recognized at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting at the 2018 CSCA convention.
Renee Robinson,
Outstanding New Teacher Award Committee Chair.
Past recipients of the award include the following talented professionals:
2015Lisa Hanosono, Bowling Green State University |
2014Brittany L. Peterson, Ohio University |
2013Joseph P. Mazer, Clemson UniversityErin Willer, University of Denver |
2012Jessica J. Eckstein, Western Connecticut State University |
2011Andrew M. Ledbetter, Texas Christian University |
2010Kristen Lucas, University of Nebraska - Lincoln |
2009Jimmie Manning, Northern Kentucky University |
2008Jordan Soliz, University of Nebraska |
2007Jody Koenig Kellas, University of Nebraska-LincolnAnna E. S. Oxborrow,Washington Community High School Kristen P. Treinen, Minnesota State University-Mankato |
2006Paul Schrodt, University of Kansas |
2005Dacia Charlesworth, Robert Morris UniversityNicole Egbert, Kent State University Lance Lippert, Illinois State University |
2004Adrianne Kunkel, University of KansasTerry Robertson, University of South Dakota John T. Warren, Bowling Green State University |
2003Josh Boyd, Purdue UniversityCarmen McAlester, Wilburton (OK) High School Paul Turman, University of Northern Iowa |
2002Steven Hunt, Illinois State University |
2001Bettina Heinz, Bowling Green State UniversityAnita Rich, Eastern Michigan University |
2000Cheri Simonds, Illinois State UniversityPaaige Turner, Saint Louis University David Worley, Indiana State University |
1999Carol Bruess, University of St. ThomasGary Meyer, Marquette University Donna Pawlowski, Creighton University |
1998Keith Denslow, Camanche HighMelissa Hancox, Western Michigan University Mary Keehner, Purdue University K. E. Supriya, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
1995Brent Brossman, John Carroll UniversityElizabeth Lamoureux, Illinois State University William Wardrope, University of Central Oklahoma |
1994Suzanne Daughton, Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleLauren Morgan, Pekin (IL) High School Russell Proctor, Northern Kentucky University V. Scott Smithson, Purdue University North Central |
1993Kathyrn Olson, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeVictoria Leta DeFrancisco,University of Northern Iowa Rachel Holloway, Virginia Polytechnical & State University Catherine Palczewski, St. John's University |
1992Jeanne Tessler Barone, Indiana University-Purdue University Ft. WayneJed Friedrichsen, Millard South (NE) High School Kate Joeckel, Simpson College Timothy Sellnow, North Dakota State University |
1991Jeff Bineham, St. Cloud State UniversityPaul Mongeau, Miami University Derek Lane, University of Oklahoma Marcia Grisanzio |
1990Diane Badzinski, University of Nebraska-LincolnKathryn Rowan, Purdue University Rosemary Martinez, Putnam City North (OK) High School |
1989Michael Balmert, Carlow CollegeRenee Meyers, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Patricia Palmerton, Hamline University Sandi Smith, Michigan State University |
Outstanding State Journal and Manuscript Award
The States Advisory Council recognizes one outstanding state journal and one outstanding manuscript published in one of the state journals. At the annual convention, the recipients of the outstanding state journal and outstanding manuscript receive a certificate.
Each state in the region may submit their latest edition of their journal and one manuscript from that journal. Usually, the person who submits the journal and the manuscript is the editor of the state journal. A jury of three CSCA members reviews the journals and the manuscripts and select one outstanding journal and one outstanding manuscript.
The recipients of the Outstanding State Journal Award and the Outstanding State Manuscript are recognized at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting.
The Central States Communication Association (CSCA) States Advisory Council will recognize the top journal as well as the top manuscript at the annual CSCA conference in Madison, Wisconsin in April 2015. On behalf of CSCA States Advisory, representative Randy Dillon invites journal editors of central states journals to consider placing forward your state’s journal a well as a manuscript published in your state’s journal over the past year. We want to recognize the quality of work found in Central States journals.
Please send Prof. Dillon a PDF copy of your 2015 state journal to his email address:randydillon@missouristate.edu
In the same email that you attach the PDF copy of your state journal, identify one particular article from the publication that you believe exemplifies some of the “best work” that is published in your state’s journal. Briefly explain in a couple of paragraphs why this article has been selected. Include reasons for the quality in writing, content, connectivity with your organization, and with the discipline.
Please submit your entries by Friday, February 5, 2016, 5:00pm CST.
The recipient of the CSCA State Journal Award and the recipient(s) of the CSCA State Journal Manuscript Award will be contacted in early March.
If you have questions or concerns contact Randy Dillon at randydillon@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4986.
Past recipients of the Outstanding State Journal and the Outstanding Manuscript are:
Outstanding State Journal Award Recipients
2015Iowa: Eileen F. Doherty,Marymount Manhattan College& Erina L. MacGeorge,The Pennsylvania State University, “Barriers Impeding Social Support: The Experiences of Young Adults with Bipolar Disorder,” Iowa Journal of Communication Missouri: David T. McMahan (Guest Editor), Missouri Western State University |
2014Iowa: Kevin A. Stein, Matthew H. Barton, Michael K. Ault & James R. Briscoe“Apologist-in-Chief?: Newspaper Kategoria and Antapologia following Barack Obama’s “Global Apology Tour,” Iowa Journal of Communication, Mary Gill (Editor), State Manuscript Award |
2013Minnesota - James P. Dimock,Minnesota State University |
2012Missouri - Journal of the Speech & Theatre Association of Missouri, edited by Gina Jensen |
2011Minnesota - Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal, edited by Aileen Buslig |
2010Iowa |
2009Iowa, Minnesota |
2008Minnesota |
2007Iowa |
2006Iowa |
2005Iowa |
2004Iowa |
2003Iowa |
2002Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin |
2001Missouri |
2000Iowa, North Dakota |
1999Minnesota |
1998North Dakota |
Outstanding Manuscript Award Recipients
2013Laura C. Farrell, University of North Dakota |
2012Scott A. Myers, West Virginia UniversityChristine E. Rittenour, West Virginia University |
2011Robert Littlefield, North Dakota State UniversityMichael Bartanen, Pacific Lutheran University |
2010Not Awarded |
2009Not Awarded |
2008Not Awarded |
2007Richelle Maciej, CTAM Journal |
2006Joshua A. Compton, Southwest Baptist University |
2005Mary Elizabeth Bezanson, University of Minnesota |
2005Mary Elizabeth Bezanson, University of Minnesota |
1999Thomas G.Endres, St. Thomas University - CTAM Journal |
1998Scott A. Myers, Creighton University |
Past Officers Graduate Student Debut Program Award
The Past Officers Graduate Student Debut Program Award program is designed to showcase some of the most promising work of the discipline's graduate students and is sponsored by CSCA Past Officers. The competition is open to graduate students in all areas of the Communication discipline. At the annual convention, a cash award will be presented to the top debut paper selected.
To be eligible for participation in the Debut Program, (1) the author must be a graduate student, (2) the paper must have single authorship, and (3) the paper must be the author's first paper to be presented at CSCA.
Past recipients are:
2012Nancy Bressler, Bowling Green State UniversityLauren Oliver, Western Kentucky University Mark A. Generous, Texas State University Jinghua “Jane” Bi, Missouri State University |
2011No award presented. |
2010Ryan Chestnut,Southern Illinois University - EdwardsvilleKendra McClure, Eastern Illinois University Katie McWilliams, University of Nebraska - Omaha |
2009Haley A. Kranstuber, University of Nebraska, LincolnMary Beth Asbury, University of Kansas Andrew S. Tollison, University of Texas, Austin Stacey R. Howard, Southern Illinois University |
2008Rachel Copley, IUPUIMichelle M. Maresh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Claudia I. Janssen, Purdue University |
2007Kathaleen Reed, University of MissouriJacob Turner, Bowling Green State University Adam Tyma, North Dakota State University |
2006Carol A. Savery, University of AkronMichael J. Sharp, University of Cincinnati Diana Hadad, Wayne State University |
2005Sarah Angle, Texas Christian UniversityAmber K. Erickson, University of Cincinnati Denise L. Oles, Wayne State University |
2004Lisa R. Foster, University of Texas-AustinKristin Froemming, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Thomas W. Ross, University of Northern Iowa Tara Gwen McManus,University of Cincinnati |
2003Jennifer H. Parker, University of Nebraska-LincolnTimothy R. Steffensmeier,University of Texas-Austin Fang-Yi Flora Wei, University of Memphis |
Trank Award
The Douglas M. Trank Award is named after distinguished scholar Douglas Trank and is presented to the author(s) of the Top Paper submitted to the Basic Course Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a $50 cash award and a certificate.
The recipient of the Trank Award is recognized at the Basic Course Interest Group business meeting.
For more information, contact the officers of the Basic Course Interest Group.
2012Sharron M. Hope, Loras College |
2011Peggy B. Fisher, Ball State University |
2010Jenna C. Durham, Illinois State University |
2009Nick Romerhausen, Wayne State University |
Warren Mentorship Award
The Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Warren Mentorship Award. The award, named in honor of the late and beloved John T. Warren, recognizes a mid-career scholar who exhibits some of the many virtues John himself exuded as a mentor, scholar, and engaged member of the discipline. To that end, those who are nominated should excel in all aspects of their careers—teaching, research/creativity, service, and engagement—but first and foremost demonstrate excellence as a mentor.
Nominees for this award must (a) at least be in their 11th year of full-time academic work beyond their terminal degree but within their first 15 years; (b) be members of the Central States Communication Association at the time of application; (c) agree to attend the conference the year the award is presented; and (d) have an exemplary record of mentoring, research/creativity, service, and engagement.
To be considered for the Warren Award, nominees must electronically submit a packet as a single PDF file. This packet should include the following items, arranged in this order: (1) a letter of nomination (self-nominations are welcome); (2) a teaching philosophy statement, not to exceed two pages; (3) evidence of teaching and mentoring excellence, not to exceed ten pages, that can include sample assignments, teaching evaluations, course syllabuses or descriptions, or other materials that indicate teaching and mentoring excellence; (4) a statement that summarizes the candidate’s program of scholarship, not to exceed one page; (5) a complete list of all publications, exhibits, grants or fellowships, and research/creativity awards; (6) a complete list of service contributions at the department, college, university, and disciplinary level; and (7) a one-page statement that documents engagement or impact beyond the classroom.
The materials must be received by February 16, 2018. Please submit the packet (or any inquiries) to: Stephen Hunt, skhunt2@ilstu.edu, with “Warren Award” in the subject line. All applications submitted by the deadline will receive an email response confirming receipt of the working PDF file.
The recipients of the Warren Award are recognized at the CSCA Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting.
