The Award for Excellence in the Reporting
of Social Issues honors individuals for their promotion of sociological
findings and a broader vision of sociology. The ASA would like to
recognize the contributions of those who have been especially effective
in disseminating sociological perspectives and research. The ASA is
cognizant of the fact that there are many professionals (e.g.,
journalists, filmmakers) whose job it is to translate and interpret a
wide range of information, including sociological perspectives and
research, for the general public. This award is intended to promote a
broader vision of sociology, and to gain public support for the
sociological discipline.
A nominee must have made noteworthy contributions through any medium of
public communication to increase the understanding of sociology. He or
she cannot be a professional sociologist and membership in ASA is
therefore not required. Nominations should include an account of the
nominee’s major contributions to furthering the public appreciation of
sociology; it is strongly encouraged that examples (e.g., video,
printed matter) are included with the nomination.
Send nominating
letters to: American Sociological Association, c/o Governance, 1430 K
Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 383-9005; fax: (202)
638-0882; e-mail governance@asanet.org. The deadline for nominations for the award is January 31, 2010.
| Name | Begin | End | Position |
| Deborah Carr | 1/1/2008 | 12/31/2010 | Co-Chair |
| Pamela Davidson | 1/1/2008 | 12/31/2010 | Member |
| Joshua Gamson |
1/1/2010 | 12/31/2012 | Member |
| Charlotte M. Ryan | 1/1/2009 | 12/31/2011 | Member |
| Abigail C. Saguy | 1/1/2008 | 12/31/2010 | Co-Chair |
| John Skrentny |
1/1/2010 | 12/31/2012 | Member |
| Vicki Smith |
1/1/2010 | 12/31/2012 | Member |
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Recipients of ASA Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues Award
2010 - Sebastião Salgado
2009 - Barbara Ehrenreich
2008 - Michael Apted
2007 - Malcolm Gladwell