Call for 2011 Outstanding Service Award Nominations

Deadline: September 1, 2011

The African American Communication and Culture Division (AACCD) and the Black Caucus

(BC) seek nominations for our 2011 Outstanding Service Award. This new award is given to an

individual who exemplifies excellence in service. The award recognizes the contributions made

by an active member of NCA who does extraordinary works of service. Service is defined as

social advocacy, community service-, and/or mentoring, etc. Nominate a mentor, colleague, and

friend. All letters of nomination should articulate how the nominee’s service enhances the

livelihood of African Americans in academia, as well as in the national and/or international

Black community. In addition to the submission of the nomination letter, the nomination packet

should also include a copy of the following items: (1) nominee’s curriculum vita, (2) two to four

recommendation letters attesting to the nominee’s service, and (3) any additional supporting

materials.

A committee of past chairs from AACCD and BC will review the materials in the nomination

packet(s) and select an award recipient. Moreover, the materials in the nomination packet(s) will

be uploaded to BlackCaucus.pbwiki.com. On September 15, 2011, each nominee will have a

webpage on the website. An email will be sent on the listserv with links to each nominee’s

nomination letter, CV, recommendation letters, and supporting materials. BC is using its website

to inform our membership about the amazing contributions made by their colleagues. The award

recipient for the annual lifetime service award will be honored at the 2011 NCA Convention in

New Orleans, LA.

All nomination packet materials for the service award should be sent to:

Dr. Marnel Niles

California State University, Fresno

Department of Communication

5201 North Maple Avenue

M/S SA 46

Fresno, CA 93740

You may email submission and questions to MNNiles@csufresno.edu.