Teri Finneman, an associate professor at the University of Kansas, William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of History Division’s Exceptional Service Award.

This important award is given by the division’s chair and vice chair for exceptional service to the History Division. Finneman was the Chair of the History Division in 2020, and is currently is the Publications Chair.

“Her dedication to the History Division during the COVID-19 pandemic and her work on the publications committee make her an obvious choice for this important award,” Chair Cayce Myers said. “Teri’s help with all things AEJMC, including the division’s podcast, finances, and publications, just to name a few, has made an immeasurably positive impact on the division’s future.”

Will Mari, History Division Chair in 2021, echoed this praise of Finneman’s service and leadership. “Teri is a sacrificial leader for our community and an encouraging mentor to many. She regularly goes out of her way to help others and takes no credit for herself. I can think of no other person more deserving of this award. Thank you, Teri, for being such a great example of excellence in media history.”

Finneman will receive certificates during the division’s Awards Gala on Aug. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in Detroit. She will also be recognized during the History Division’s business meeting on July 28th virtually.