Roseann Mandziuk, Ph.D., professor emerita at Texas State University, was awarded the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award during the National Communication Association’s 111th Annual Convention in Denver, Colo.
The Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to both NCA and the profession. The award is presented to individuals judged to have made the greatest contribution to the association and to the profession during their career.
Mandziuk has served the communication discipline as an NCA member for nearly 40 years, including notable terms as president of NCA (2022) and the Southern States Communication Association (2017). She has served on the editorial board of eight different communication journals and more than a dozen NCA committees and councils.
Mandziuk has also represented the field internationally as both a two-time Fulbright scholar and selection committee member. In addition to her service in these roles, Mandziuk has mentored countless students and faculty, being a resource on pedagogical philosophy and practice.
“NCA is proud to recognize Dr. Roseann Mandziuk’s significant contributions to the communication discipline with this prestigious award,” said NCA Executive Director Justin Danowski.
For more information about NCA’s awards program, visit www.natcom.org/awards.