Roger W. Shuy Best Paper of the Year in American Speech Award

Purpose: Honor the best paper published in American Speech, the American Dialect Society's journal, in the previous year.

Award Details:

• Amount: $100 award
• Journal: American Speech (ADS official journal)
• Funding: Funded by Professor Roger W. Shuy
• Scope: Recognizes papers published in the previous calendar year
• Recognition: Award typically presented at the annual ADS luncheon by Professor Shuy

Selection Criteria:

• Research excellence
• Exemplification of the journal's mission
• Depth and thoroughness of analysis
• Innovation
• Style
• Anticipated impact
• Social relevance

Selection Committee:

• ADS President
• ADS Past President
• Editor of American Speech
• Managing Editor of American Speech
• Associate Editor of the pedagogical section

How to Apply

1. Submission: Submit manuscripts to American Speech journal
2. Editor Contact: Charles Carson (Managing Editor)
3. Selection Process:
   • Committee automatically reviews all research papers published in American Speech in the previous year
   • Selection based on research excellence, mission exemplification, analysis depth, innovation, style, impact, and social relevance
   • No separate application required; all published papers are considered
4. Award Presentation: Awarded at annual ADS luncheon