The award recognizes outstanding teaching at any academic level, including kindergarten through graduate school, by retired NCA members or NCA members not currently engaged in full-time teaching who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to distinguished teaching. Nominees, who must be a member of NCA at the time the nomination, are individuals who have exhibited a lifetime of dedication to distinguished teaching. A lifetime is operationally defined as at least 25 years of documented teaching excellence. Distinguished teaching should be demonstrated by outstanding instruction in the cognitive, motivational, and skill developments of students; the development of the intellectual independence, growth, and development of students; and the ability to impart knowledge about a course of study, with the specific ability to create an understanding and appreciation of the full scope and meaning of the discipline of communication in a teacher's area of specialization. The recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque supported by the Life Member Fund. The recipient will also serve on the award Selection Committee the following year.
Nominations must be sent to the Selection Committee Chairperson by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA. The nomination must include the following material:
-A cover letter stating why the person should be recognized by the Association for distinguished teaching
-The nominee's curriculum vitae or resume
-Letters of recommendation from three people familiar with the nominee's qualifications
Submission Information
Nomination materials should be sent as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment to the Committee Chairperson. Please place the title of the award in the subject line of the email and provide your full contact information. Send nominations to dcharle1@butler.edu.
Committee Members
Dacia Charlesworth, Chairperson
Paul Witt
David McMahan
Em Griffin
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