Brandon Knight | Arts and Humanities | Best Paper Award

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Best Paper Award

Brandon Knight
Affiliation William Carey University
Country United States
Documents 20
Citations 87
h-index 4
Subject Area Arts and Humanities
Event International Research Excellence and Best Paper Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-5322-9472

Brandon Knight

Brandon Knight of William Carey University, United States is recognized with the Best Paper Award for research in the field of Arts and Humanities. His recognized paper, ““Doing the Work” Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in Daily Wire’s Am I Racist?”, examines the rhetorical use of mockumentary conventions and irony in the 2024 film Am I Racist?. The article was published in Religions in 2025 and identifies mockumentary, Bakhtinian dialogic analysis, and rhetorical irony as central elements of its approach [1].

Abstract

This article recognizes Brandon Knight with the Best Paper Award for research in Arts and Humanities. His recognized paper, ““Doing the Work” Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in Daily Wire’s Am I Racist?”, analyzes the rhetorical strategies used in the mockumentary format of Am I Racist?. According to the published article, the study uses a Bakhtinian analysis of dialogic opposition to examine the film’s use of ironic characters, rhetorical enactments, juxtaposition, and documentary-style performance [1].

Keywords

Best Paper Award, Brandon Knight, Arts and Humanities, Mockumentary, Rhetoric of Irony, Am I Racist?, Daily Wire, Rhetorical Analysis, Media Studies, Film Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Analysis, Documentary Form, Bakhtinian Analysis, Dialogic Opposition, Irony, Contemporary Media.

Introduction

The recognized research examines the relationship between mockumentary form and rhetorical irony in the contemporary film Am I Racist?. Published research identifies the film as a documentary-style production that uses irony and performance as central elements of its rhetorical presentation [1].

Research Profile

Brandon Knight is affiliated with William Carey University in the United States. Public academic profiles identify him with the university’s communication-related academic activities and describe his research interests as including political satire, mockumentaries, and contemporary media [3].

Research Contributions

The recognized paper contributes to scholarship on mockumentary rhetoric by examining how irony can operate as a rhetorical strategy within documentary-style media. The study applies a Bakhtinian framework involving dialogic opposition and examines the ways the film’s characters and performances contribute to its rhetorical structure [1].

Publications

The article is listed by the journal as belonging to the section concerning Religions and Humanities/Philosophies [1].

Research Impact

The supplied academic information records 20 documents, 87 citations, and an h-index of 4. These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of the researcher’s scholarly record as supplied for this award profile.

Award Suitability

The Best Paper Award recognition is associated with the research contribution represented by Knight’s paper in the field of Arts and Humanities. The study presents a defined analytical framework for examining mockumentary, irony, rhetoric, and contemporary media.

Conclusion

Brandon Knight of William Carey University, United States is recognized with the Best Paper Award for research in Arts and Humanities. His recognized paper, ““Doing the Work” Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in Daily Wire’s Am I Racist?”, provides a rhetorical and humanities-based examination of mockumentary form, irony, dialogic opposition, and contemporary media [1].

External Links

Reference

  1. Knight, G. B. (2025). “Doing the Work” Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in Daily Wire’s Am I Racist? Religions, 16(10), 1321.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16101321
  2. Brandon Knight – ORCID Profile. ORCID identifier 0000-0001-5322-9472.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5322-9472
  3. Brandon Knight – Academic Profile. Academic profile identifying Knight’s affiliation with William Carey University and research interests in communication, rhetoric, political satire, and mockumentaries.
    https://independent.academia.edu/BrandonKnight14
  4. Best Paper Awards. Best Paper Awards website and award information.
    https://bestpaperawards.com/

Sui-Kwong Sunny Lam | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sui-Kwong Sunny Lam | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Hong Kong

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunny Sui Kwong Lam is highly suitable for a Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic leadership, sustained research output, and substantial contributions to digital culture, communication, creative industries, and cultural studies. With more than three decades of combined academic, professional, and research experience, he has established a strong scholarly profile characterized by depth, interdisciplinarity, and societal relevance. As an Associate Professor at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, he has led major academic programmes, supervised numerous theses, and contributed to curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in creative advertising, media design, and cultural and digital communication. His research record includes high-quality journal publications, impactful Springer book chapters, and numerous presentations at internationally recognized conferences, covering areas such as digital aesthetics, participatory media, prosumption, city branding, local identity, mobile culture, and community health and well-being. His work is further acknowledged through active roles as associate editor, reviewer for leading journals, and specialist or panel member for accreditation bodies such as HKCAAVQ. In addition, his professional service extends to juror and assessor positions in media and creative arts competitions, reflecting his recognized expertise in both scholarly and applied domains. He has secured competitive grants, directed a research centre, coordinated international fieldwork, and edited academic volumes, demonstrating strong research leadership and knowledge dissemination. His excellence is reinforced by multiple institutional awards, including the President’s Awards for Excellence in Inspirational Teaching and Distinguished Achievement. Coupled with his advanced methodological skills in qualitative and quantitative research, rich industry background, and contributions to cultural policy and digital humanities, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lam presents a distinguished and holistic profile that aligns strongly with the expectations of a Best Researcher Award.

Profiles: ORCID | Scopus | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

Lam, S. S.-k. (2025). How to brand a city to appeal to young consumers: A qualitative study. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 28(4), 607–624.

Lam, S. S. K. (2025). Self-regulated leisure sports for health and well-being: Learning from Harbour Runners’ community-based interventions and motivations through Instagram communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. World Leisure Journal, 67(2), 346–366.

Lam, S. S.-K. (2025). Xinyuan Wang, Ageing with Smartphones in Urban China: From the Cultural to the Digital Revolution in Shanghai. International Journal of Communication, 19, 2949–2952.

Lam, S. S. (2019). Multi-layered identities by social media and prosumption practices in digital and participatory communication. Journal of Digital Media & Interaction, 2(3), 7–22.

Lam, S. S. K. (2013). ICT’s impact on family solidarity and upward mobility in translocal China. Asian Journal of Communication, 23(3), 322–340.

 

The nominee’s work advances digital culture and creative communication research by generating new knowledge that strengthens cultural understanding, community well-being, and the evolution of media practices. His interdisciplinary contributions influence societal development, guide industry practices in branding and digital communication, and support global innovation through human-centered, research-driven insights.