Selection Criteria:

This award is presented to recognize students whose efforts in the field of speech/communication have been meritorious. These contributions should be above and beyond course requirements. Foremost, the award recognizes academic excellence. Additionally, the award acknowledges notable contributions to speech/communication research [leading to a convention paper(s) and/or publication(s)] and/or admirable community/university service.

Eligibility:

A student is eligible for the The Department of Speech Award if the student is a full-time student at UHM, majoring in Speech, regardless of undergraduate class standing (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior). A minimum 3.5 GPA in Speech and a minimum 3.2 GPA overall is required.

Award:

Each recipient has her or his name placed on a permanent plaque displayed in the office of the Speech Department. The recipient receives $100.00 cash award.

Selection Procedures:

Faculty members in the Department of Speech will submit a Nomination Form for each student who appears to meet the requirements for this award. Each nominee will be asked to complete and submit a Nominee Information Form (see below). The committee will determine which nominee(s) best meets all criteria. In the event the committee determines that no nominee clearly meets the criteria, no award will be granted for that year.

Deadline for 2007-2008 Award Nomination Form: February 13, 2008

Deadline for 2007-2008 Award Nominee Information Form: February 29, 2008

Nomination Form and Nominee Information Form can be submitted

via email to: aebesu@hawaii.edu
or mail to:

Dr. Amy Hubbard
Awards Committee Chair
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Department of Speech
2560 Campus Road, George Hall 326
Honolulu, HI 96822

Notification of Award:

The chair of the Awards Committee shall notify the nominee(s) of the Committee's decision within three weeks of the Nominee Information Form deadline.

Nomination Form (MS WORD doc file)

Nominee Inforamtion Form (MS WORD doc file)

Past Award Winners

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