RESEARCH AWARDS

Roy F. Aarons Award 2009
Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communications (AEJMC)

This award recognizes contributions to education and research on issues affecting the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) communities. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion and inclusion of GLBT materials in education and research. (Press Release)


(Dr. Dane Claussen of Point Park University, Alwood, Dr. Gary Hicks of Southern Illinois University)




Tankard Book Award 2008
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. (More)

Best Book of the Year: Adult Non-Fiction
Connecticut Press Cub: 2008

The Connecticut Press Club recognizes excellence in writing. Judges consider interest and unusual aspects of the material itself and/or the handling of it, writing style and readability.

(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 Remarks)




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-Salwen Outstanding Dissertation Award
  Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC): 2000
  (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

  (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