Diane Boehm Writing Award for e-Portfolios

The Diane Boehm Writing Award celebrates outstanding undergraduate and graduate student writing that uses digital platforms to skillfully communicate ideas, insights, and expertise to diverse public or professional audiences outside the university classroom.

Digital writing for this award encompasses more than traditional text-based content; it leverages multimedia, interactive elements, and online platforms to create engaging, purposeful communication for diverse audiences. Effective digital writing demonstrates the ability to connect with others through various digital media, including blogs, websites, social media, multimedia storytelling, or community-focused digital resources.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Effectiveness in engaging audiences outside the university classroom setting
2. Use of artifacts, documents, and/or multimedia that reflect understanding of audience needs and interests
3. Creative and purposeful use of multimedia to enhance audience engagement
4. Visual appeal, accessibility, and user-friendly navigation that enhances audience experience
5. Thoughtful reflection on the relevance of demonstrated skills and experiences to non-academic audiences

Students may self-nominate. Eligible projects must have been created since Winter 2024.

To submit work for this award, please provide:

• The URL or access to your project
• The title of the project (labeled "Proposal Title")
• A letter to the Review Committee that includes:
  • the title and URL to your project
  • the type of project
  • the intended audience and purpose for your work
  • an explanation why you believe it is worth recognition by the Review Committee.
• The name of a faculty member who is familiar with your work

To submit or learn more, visit:

Undergraduate: https://svsu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1958473

Graduate: https://svsu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1958468

Submission deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025. For questions, please contact Dr. Kim Lacey (krlacey@svsu.edu).