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, 2012.

Name	Begin	End	Position
Kum-Kum Bhavnani	1/1/2012	12/31/2014	Member
Joshua Gamson	1/1/2010	12/31/2012	Co-Chair
Ryan D. Kelty	1/1/2011	12/31/2013	Member
Eric Klinenberg	1/1/2012	12/31/2014	Member
Sarah O. Meadows	1/1/2011	12/31/2013	Member
Gina Neff	1/1/2012	12/31/2014	Member
John Skrentny	1/1/2010	12/31/2012	Member
Vicki Smith	1/1/2010	12/31/2012	Member
Diane Vaughan	1/1/2011	12/31/2013	Co-Chair

Recipients of Major ASA Award for Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues Award

2011 - David Brooks

2010 - Sebastião Salgado

2009 - Barbara Ehrenreich

2008 - Michael Apted

2007 - Malcolm Gladwell