This award was established in April 2021 to highlight the significant contributions made by individuals in service to UAA’s publications. In the past, UAA has established awards that recognize scholarship and multiple service roles. However, the criteria for these awards do not adequately capture the unique contributions made by persons in editorial roles.
The award is named in honor of Scott Cummings, Journal of Urban Affairs (JUA) Editor from 1987 to 2005. At the beginning of Cummings’ 17-year tenure, the future of the journal was uncertain. By the end of his term, the journal had attained a solid reputation with articles by major urban scholars, was accepted by major bibliographic indexing systems, and had become part of the social science family of journals at Wiley Publishers, the largest academic publisher at the time. JUA eventually became part of the urban studies titles published by the global leader in academic journals, Taylor and Francis Publishers. UAA continues to expand its publications with the creation of the Journal of Race, Ethnicity and the City in 2019, and the launch of the Rights to the City Book Series in 2023.
DEADLINE: October 1, 2024 (11:59pm CDT) – Last day to submit a nomination
The award seeks to highlight the service contributions of persons who play editorial roles. Editorial roles include editor, managing editor, associate editors, book review editor, social media editor, editorial manager, editorial board member, and reviewers.
This award will be given periodically to individuals who have played significant roles in the development and/or review of content, and promotion of UAA’s publications.
Submit a Nomination
The award will be given periodically to a recipient who is selected by the UAA Publications Committee and approved by the UAA Governing Board. Persons may be nominated for the award by current and past members of UAA publications’ editorial boards, editors, and Publications Committee members.
The recipient(s) of the award receive:
The plaque will be presented at the Awards & Recognition Program held during the annual UAA Conference. Following the conference, a press release will be prepared announcing the recipient.