The Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 2000 and is given annually to a scholar who has significantly influenced the ISA-Midwest region. The Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar will have an exceptional record of scholarship in international studies, a distinguished record of service to the International Studies Association and other international affairs organizations, and, normally, a record of service within the region.

Award Details

For a listing of previous awardees, please see the Past Award Recipients page.

Selection

• This award is sponsored by the ISA Midwest Region and presented at the region conference in November.
• The award is presented every two years.
• Nominations should spotlight career achievements, including contributions to the ISA and ISA-Midwest.
• Nominations should be sent annually to the ISA-Midwest President by January 15th (the annual conference is in November).
• The ISA-Midwest Board selects the recipient.

Prize

• The recipient receives a plaque and gives a special address at the award luncheon during ISA Midwest Annual Conference.

Award Committee

Member terms officially begin with the ISA Governing Council meeting of the first year listed and end with the closing of the ISA Governing Council meeting of the final year listed.

Wesley Renfro CHAIR | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 St. John Fisher College wrenfro@sjfc.edu

Sara Mitchell MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 University of Iowa sara-mitchell@uiowa.edu

Carolyn Shaw MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 Wichita State University carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu

Ralph Carter MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 Texas Christian University R.Carter@tcu.edu

Rebecca Anne Glazier MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 University of Arkansas-Little Rock raglazier@ualr.edu

Laura Janik MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 University of Northern Iowa laura.janik@uni.edu

Polly Diven MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 Grand Valley State University divenp@gvsu.edu

Tatyana Kelman MEMBER | NOV 2012 - NOV 2013 University of North Texas tatyanakelman@my.unt.edu