Katherine Grace Hendrix Distinguished Article Award 

Created in honor of Dr. Katherine Grace Hendrix, this award recognizes research advancing underserved populations and communication scholarship addressing inequities in learning sectors. Managed by The Instructional Development Division, each year the award committee seeks nominations for the Hendrix Distinguished Article Award. Eligible articles will herald significant contributions in communication theory, research, and/or practice in the Instructional Communication area of the discipline. 

Peer reviewed articles emerging from communication and related disciplines within a two-year period of the annual conference meeting cycle, based on copyright date, are eligible. The article author must be a current member of the Southern States Communication Association. For articles with multiple authors, at least one author must be a current SSCA member. 

Award Nomination Process

To apply, send a letter of nomination, including a brief rationale and an explanation of the work’s significance. Please include a PDF of the article nominated. Self-nominations are encouraged. 

Nominations and materials must be received by January 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Only electronic submissions of nomination letters and articles will be accepted. Please email nominations and materials to Instructional Development Division Chair, Jacob Metz, at [email protected]. 

Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of SSCA Instructional Development Division members. The winner will be announced at the annual IDD Business Meeting, and the winner will present as part of an SSCA IDD spotlight panel the following year. 

Inaugural Awardee 2024: Adam Key

Article Title: “Sounds about White: Critiquing NCA Standards for Public Speaking Competency”