The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) celebrated the achievements of six individuals for their invaluable contributions to SSP and scholarly communication at our much-anticipated 47th Annual Meeting, held in Baltimore at the end of May. As part of the awards ceremony, Randy Townsend, SSP 2023-2024 Past President and Chair of the Nominating and Awards Committee, emphasized the thoughtfulness, care, and in-depth consideration that led SSP to recognize the following members for their time, leadership, and expertise.
Appreciation Award
The SSP Appreciation Award acknowledges the noteworthy contributions of one or more members who have significantly benefited SSP and the scholarly communication field within a short period of fewer than three years.
Stephanie Lovegrove Hansen is VP of Marketing at Silverchair, where she is responsible for Silverchair’s brand and product marketing strategy, collaborating with internal teams, clients, and partners to facilitate clear communications with the Silverchair community. She has worked in the publishing industry for 20 years, including at the University of Virginia Press and Clarivate Analytics. Stephanie was recognized for her work as co-chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee and for her contributions to The Scholarly Kitchen.
Sean Pidgeon is Executive Editor at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He has more than 35 years of experience in book and journal publishing, with previous roles at Oxford University Press, Wiley, Nature Publishing Group, and IOP Publishing. Sean was recognized for his work as co-chair of the Career Development Committee and leadership of the SSP Mentorship Program.
Emerging Leader Award
Established in 2012, the Emerging Leader Award recognizes an SSP member working in scholarly communication for ten years or less. The award celebrates individuals who demonstrate service through contributions to an SSP committee or task force and innovative contributions to their respective fields. The following emerging leaders were recognized:
Ginny Herbert is the Associate Publisher of Researcher Engagement and Experience at AIP Publishing. Ginny was recognized as an Emerging Leader for her work on the SSP/AUPresses Joint Task Force on Career Progression, the Generations Fund Committee, and as a mentor. She is currently co-leader for the New Directions 2025 seminar.
Kasia Repeta is an Analyst for Global Outreach and Publishing Systems at Duke University Press. Kasia has been an active member of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee and leader of its Accessibility Sub-Committee. Kasia was also an SSP Fellow in 2019.
Distinguished Service Award
This award is given to a member for their extended work on behalf of SSP and scholarly communication.
This year, Emilie Delquie received this prestigious honor for her long-standing dedication to SSP and scholarly publishing since 2004 and is recognized for her service as SSP Secretary/Treasurer 2020-2026. Previous to her role as Secretary/Treasurer, she served as a board member and chair of the Annual Meeting Program Committee and the Career Development Committee.
“Volunteers are so important to the work that we do at SSP. These folks have gone above and beyond in their service to help create the valuable programs and engaging community that we all enjoy,” said Melanie Dolechek, Executive Director. “Congratulations to all and thank you for your service.”
Additional congratulations to DataSeer for winning the Previews Presentation People’s Choice Award for Best Innovation!
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 SSP award recipients and express profound gratitude for their unwavering commitment to SSP and the advancement of scholarly publishing.
