New England Sociological Association

The NESA Awards Committee invites nominations for the Apple Award For Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Sociology. This award is typically presented annually at the Association’s Fall Conference.

Outstanding contributions to teaching sociology may be evidenced through innovative teaching approaches and techniques, the development of  noteworthy instructional materials, advances in curriculum development, or any other pedagogic activities that substantially advance the teaching of sociology.

Who Can Make Nominations?

Nominations may be submitted by any NESA member in good standing. Additionally, NESA members may sponsor nominations made by individuals or groups outside of the Association. Thus, any student, colleague, or department  may nominate a candidate for the award if that nomination has the endorsement of a member in good standing. In such a case, the nomination is considered to come from the original nominator, not the sponsor.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Individual professors, writers, editors, or entire departments may be honored by the Apple Award. Any individual or group that has demonstrated substantial contributions to the teaching of sociology may be considered. Such contributions might be evidenced, for example, by the development of  innovative teaching techniques, the advancement of quality teaching through scholarly presentations or publications, or by the development of curricula or programs that advance the teaching of sociology. In addition, individual professors who are substantially along in their career may be recognized for excellence in their own classroom teaching.

How Do I Nominate Someone?

Nominations for the Apple Award are accepted throughout the year. The Awards Committee will review nominations received by September 15 in consideration for the award to be presented the following November. In addition to identifying the name and institutional affiliation of the nominee, your written nomination  should also:

• Describe who is making the nomination and the relationship between the nominator and the nominee.
• Describe the nominee’s outstanding contribution to teaching sociology as specifically and as thoroughly as possible.
• Include any supporting material that may be useful to the committee, such as any tangible products of the contribution or, where appropriate, input from students.

Send your Apple Award Nominations no later than September 15th to:

NESA President Margaret Walsh, Keene State College, mwalsh@keene.edu