# SEMO Spotlight: How Saying 'Yes' Led Dr. Abram Book to the 'Vernon Gantt Award'

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Podcast: [SEMO Spotlight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/semo-spotlight-6447307)
Published: 2026-01-22T20:26:11+00:00
Episode link: https://www.krcu.org/podcast/semo-spotlight/2026-01-22/semo-spotlight-how-saying-yes-led-dr-abram-book-to-the-vernon-gantt-award
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## Resource

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight we speak with Dr. Abram Book, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Modern Languages. Dr. Book discusses his recent recognition with the Vernon Gantt Award for Distinguished Community Service from the Kentucky Communication Association.

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