Public Commentary Excellence Award
The Public Commentary Excellence Award recognizes a significant contribution by a faculty member over a two-year period ending in the nomination year in sharing expertise and research with the media or community, enhancing public understanding of the issues of the day, and stimulating dialogue and discourse among the public at large. One award may be given each year when warranted.
Criteria for Award
Examples of sharing expertise and research with the media or community that enhances public understanding of the issues of the day and stimulates dialogue and discourse among the public at large may include, but are not limited to:
- op-ed, column or blog writing at the local, national or international level
- media interviews in print or broadcast outlets
- community-based public speaking engagements
The award committee will be looking for evidence of originality, initiative, a thoughtful attempt to engage, inform and educate the broader public on complex issues, effectiveness of spoken and/or written communication, creativity in spurring thought provoking public conversation, and reaching a wide variety of audiences in various formats, as applicable.
Applications
The application period is now closed.
Award Recognition
The recipient of the award will receive a $1,000 taxable cash award and a framed certificate. They will also be featured in a Faculty profile online and on social media to highlight their achievement.
Procedures and Selection Committee
The selection committee for the Public Commentary Excellence Award is chaired by the Associate Dean, Student and Enrollment. The award selection committee membership will normally consist of up to four FPGA faculty members drawing on past recipients (as available). The selection committee will make its recommendation to the Dean.
Please note that since the Office of the Dean sponsors these awards, faculty and professional staff working in the Office of the Dean are not eligible for these awards nor are they able to provide nominations or letters of support for others.
Past FPGA Public Commentary Excellence Award Winners
Past winners are eligible to re-apply five years after receipt of their last award.
2024
Alexander McClelland
Criminology and Criminal Justice
2023
Amanda Clarke
SPPA