CCCC Technical and Scientific Communication Awards
The CCCC Technical and Scientific Communication Awards honor innovative research, theory, and pedagogy in technical and scientific communication with recognition at the CCCC Convention.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipients receive a certificate and recognition at the CCCC Convention.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding books, collections, and articles in technical and scientific communication across research, theory, and pedagogy.
Key Information: Work must be published in 2025 or 2026 and nominee must be a CCCC and/or NCTE member.
Description
The CCCC Technical and Scientific Communication Awards honor exemplary scholarship in the field of technical and scientific communication. Awards are given in six categories: best book, best original essay collection, and best articles in qualitative/quantitative research, historical research/textual studies, philosophy/theory, and pedagogy/curriculum. The program highlights innovative research, significant theoretical contributions, and impactful pedagogical approaches that advance the discipline. Winners are selected by a committee and are recognized at the CCCC Convention.
