Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award
Award Description
The ASA Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award honors outstanding contributions to the teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate sociology. The award recognizes contributions that have made a significant impact on the manner in which sociology is taught at a regional, state, national, or international level. These contributions may include preparation of teaching- and curriculum-related materials and publications, participation in the scholarship of teaching and learning, development and communication of innovative teaching techniques, leadership in teaching-related workshops and symposia, involvement in innovative program development, and contributions to the enhancement of teaching within state, regional, or national associations.
The award typically is given for a series of contributions spanning several years or an entire career, although it may recognize a single project of exceptional impact. The award is not designed to recognize outstanding teaching ability at one's own institution unless that is part of a career with a broader impact. Individuals, departments, schools, or other collective actors are eligible. Nominations should include the name of the nominee and a one to two page statement explaining the basis of the nomination. Nominations should also include a vita, if applicable, and relevant supporting materials.
Send nominations to: American Sociological Association, c/o Governance, 1430 K Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005; fax: (202) 638-0882; e-mail governance@asanet.org. The deadline for the 2010 award is January 31, 2010.
For more information on the criteria used when selecting a nominee, please click here.
Selection Committee Members
| Name | Begin | End | Position |
| Rebecca Bach |
1/1/2010 | 12/31/2012 | Member |
| Jeanne H. Ballantine | 1/1/2008 | 12/31/2010 | Chair |
| Jill Bouma | 1/1/2008 | 12/31/2010 | Member |
| Jay R. Howard | 1/1/2009 | 12/31/2011 | Member |
| Roberta Lessor | 1/1/2008 | 12/31/2010 | Member |
| Mindy Stombler |
1/1/2010 | 12/31/2012 | Member |
| Kerry J. Strand |
1/1/2010 | 12/31/20 | Member |
| Stephen A. Sweet | 1/1/2009 | 12/31/2011 | Member |
| Jan E. Thomas | 1/1/2009 | 12/31/2011 | Member |
| Deidre A. Tyler | 1/1/2009 | 12/31/2011 | Member |
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Recipients of the ASA Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award
2010 - Keith Roberts
2009 - Carla B. Howery
2008 - Carol Jenkins & Elizabeth Grauerholz (co-winners)
2007 - Edward Kain
2006 - Kathleen McKinney
2003 - Robert M. Hauser and Michael Burawoy
2002 - John Macionis
2001 - Department of Sociology, Indiana University
2000 - George Ritzer
1999 - William G. Roy
1998 - Sociology Major Program, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Santa Clara University
1997 - Robert R. Alford
1996 - Vaneeta D'Andrea
1995 - Dean S. Dorn
1994 - Reece McGee
1992 - Theodore C. Wagenaar
1991 - no award given
1990 - Southwest Texas State University Sociology Program
1989 - James A. Davis
1988 - Sharon McPherron and Charles A. Goldsmid
1987 - William A. Gamson
1986 - Sister Marie Augusta Neal
1985 - University of Kentucky Department of Sociology
1984 - Joseph Bensman
1983 - David Riesman
1982 - John C. Pock
1981 - Hans O. Mauksch
1980 - Everett K. Wilson