Edward M. Alwood
Adjunct Professor
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
University of Maryland
College Park, MD.

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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)

In the photo, 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 Club: 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.

Excellence in Teaching Award

Quinnipac 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

Quinnipac 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

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

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