Dennis Doyle, professor of communication, received the Service to the State Award from the National States Advisory Council, which is part of the National Communication Association.
In August, Doyle was honored with the 2012 Citation Award from the Iowa Communication Association. The Service to the State Award is an extension of the original honor.
Doyle was nominated for the national award after receiving the Citation Award. It is an acknowledgement of exceptional service to communication and/or performing arts over an extended period of time. As the award is national recognition of his service to the state of Iowa, Doyle was surprised to hear he was the recipient.
“I am very flattered and humbled,” he said. “At first I thought I was one of many to receive the award and then found out that I was the recipient for the nation. I think anytime that Central is recognized nationally, that’s really cool.”
A faculty member at Central since 1989, Doyle has served as chair of the communication studies department from 1995-1998, 2000-2002 and 2011-2012. In his 23 years at Central, he has aided the college by participating in several college committees and faculty development workshops and authoring numerous papers and presentations, several of which address global learning and study abroad.
His previous recognitions include the G. Jon Hall Alumni Recognition Award for Outstanding Service from the communication studies department at the University of Northern Iowa in 1999 and Central’s Huffman Award for Outstanding Service to International Education in 2009.
Although he will not be attending the National Communication Association’s convention, he will be recognized by peers in Orlando, Fla. in November.
“It is very special to have both of the awards because it not only means I have been recognized by the state, but nationally,” said Doyle. “They see that my work has mattered in the field.”
