Outstanding New Teacher Award

Deadline Extended to July 15, 2024!!

Submit nomination materials or questions to iowacommunication@gmail.com

Each year at the annual fall conference, ICA recognizes a deserving faculty member who is in their first seven years of full-time teaching. Nominees do not need to be members of ICA to have their names submitted for the award. Self-nominations are encouraged. Although ICA encourages the recipient to attend the conference, it is not mandatory. If the recipient attends the conference, a brief acceptance speech would be expected at our Business Meeting/Luncheon/Awards Ceremony.

Questions regarding the nomination process and nomination materials may be directed to iowacommunication@gmail.com with subject line: Outstanding New Teacher Award.

Eligibility Criteria for the ICA Outstanding New Teacher Award: The nominee must be in their first seven years of full-time teaching in speech communication. The nominee may be teaching at any level, grade school through graduate school, in the state of Iowa. The nominee must have distinguished him/herself as an outstanding classroom teacher. The nominee does not need to be a member of ICA. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Submit the following materials electronically in a single PDF file (not to exceed 10 pages, excluding vita) by Friday, June 30, 2023 to iowacommunication@gmail.com with subject line: Outstanding New Teacher Award:

  1. A letter of nomination from supervisor, department chair, administrator, colleague, or self. Letter should cite specific reasons why the nominee should be selected for this award.

  2. If self nominating, a second letter of recommendation from a supervisor, department chair, administrator, or colleague that cites specific reasons why the nominee should be selected for this award.

  3. The nominee’s current academic vita, including teaching and co-curricular responsibilities (if applicable).

  4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as summary of student/course surveys, peer evaluation, or student feedback/recommendation.

  5. A current teaching philosophy, including one example of an assignment or lesson that demonstrates it.