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Abstract: Establish a Media Awards Program to recognize distinguished work related to news coverage and media programming related to communication sciences and disorders.
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) establish a Media Awards Program for use in recognizing significant contributions by individuals and organizations in news coverage and media programming (e.g. print, television, film, and other forms of media) that have a positive impact on how communication disorders are portrayed and treated; and further
RESOLVED, That the Media Award shall be presented at an appropriate ceremony and that a suitable monetary award, plaque, or other symbol denoting this honor shall be presented to the awardee; and further
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Honors, in collaboration with the National Office Communications Cluster, will establish the criteria for the media awards, solicit and evaluate nominees for the award, and if appropriate during any one year, select one or more recipients for the Media Award.
Rationale: From time to time there are individuals and organizations who, through news coverage or media programming, report on or show in a positive manner the impact communication disorders have on the quality of life, how communication disorders are treated, the programs and services available for individuals with communication disorders, and the impact of existing or new research in communication sciences and disorders. Currently, ASHA has no official program through which it can recognize significant media contributions that have a positive impact on how communication disorders are portrayed.
By establishing a Media Awards Program, ASHA will be able to recognize significant media contributions related to communication sciences and disorders and through the awards program promote increased news coverage and media programming in the discipline and the professions.
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