Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communications (AEJMC)
This award recognizes books authored by AEJMC members and honors Dr. James Tankard, Jr., a beloved journalism scholar, dedicated member of AEJMC, long-time University of Texas at Austin journalism professor, and author or co-author of five books.
Tankard Award Finalists for 2008.
Best Book of the Year: Adult Non-Fiction
Connecticut Press Cub: 2008
Photo: Alwood with Award Judges Neil Spagna, Michele Turk, and Linda Merlino
(List of 2008 Winners)
Excellence in Teaching Award
Quinnipiac University: 2007
Given by the Quinnipiac University Center of Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students, this award recognizes excellence in and outside the classroom. The honorees are selected from a pool of nominations by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
(Feature article. / Acceptance Speech.)
Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award
Quinnipiac University: 2007
Given by the Office of Academic Affairs to full-time Quinnipiac faculty, the award recognizes superior research and creative endeavors.
Nafziger-White Outstanding Dissertation Award
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC): 2000
(Complete List of Winners). This award recognizes outstanding dissertaton research in journalism and mass communications.
Outstanding Dissertation Award:
Honorable Mention
American Journalism Historians Association: 2000
Excellence in Journalism History Award
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 2000
Rubinstein Research Award
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 2000
Best Student Paper
Western Journalism Historians Conference
Berkeley, Calif.: 1999
Outstanding Achievement in Publishing
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD): 1997
For: Straight News: Gays, Lesbians, and the News Media
Photo: Alwood with TV host Phil Donahue at the GLAAD Awards at the National Press Club, Washington
Outstanding Book Award
Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Human Rights: 1997
For: Straight News: Gays, Lesbians, and the News Media
Notable Book of the Year
New York Times Book Review: 1996
For: Straight News: Gays, Lesbians, and the News Media
Outstanding Research Book
Choice:1997
For: Straight News: Gays, Lesbians, and the News Media
Finalist, Stonewall Book Award
American Library Association: 1997
For: Straight News: Gays, Lesbians, and the News Media
