The Social Problems Theory Division requests nominations for its Outstanding Article Award.  The goal of this award is to encourage and recognize scholarship in the area of social problems theory. Social Problems Theory welcomes papers that critique or advance the ongoing scholarly dialogue about the constructionist approach to social problems theorizing.  Eligible papers must have been published between August 1, 2010 and February 15, 2013.  Single or multiple-authored articles will be accepted.  Authors are encouraged to nominate their own work.  Nominees must be members of SSSP. Please send a brief nomination letter and arrange to have a copy of the article sent to the Outstanding Article Award Committee Chair: Mitch Berbrier (University of Alabama-Huntsville) at Mitch.Berbrier@uah.edu.