Every year Arizona Humanities honors and celebrates outstanding contributions to the
humanities in our state. Since the inaugural awards in 1990, Arizona Humanities has recognized
individuals who have advanced the humanities in Arizona through their scholarship, leadership,
support, and advocacy.Â
Purpose
This award recognizes a distinguished humanities scholar who enhances public understanding of the humanities, transforms lives and strengthens communities through civil discourse and community engagement. The award recognizes the dedication and contribution of former executive director Dan Shilling’s 19 years of service to Arizona Humanities from 1984-2003.
Criteria
Letters of support should address how the nominee meets the following criteria:
Purpose
This award recognizes a public individual who makes a lasting contribution to the cultural life of Arizona communities through active support of, and involvement in, promoting the humanities. The award recognizes the dedication and contribution of Juliana Yoder during her 21 years of service to the Arizona Humanities.
Criteria
Letters of support should address how the nominee meets the following criteria:
Purpose
This award recognizes a young professional, student, or volunteer who demonstrates outstanding and creative approaches to engaging the public with the humanities, and whose humanities scholarship and public service, has enhanced public understanding of the humanities.
Criteria
Letters of support should address how the nominee meets the following criteria:
Purpose
This award recognizes a speaker who demonstrates outstanding and creative approaches to engaging the public with the humanities.
Criteria
Letters of support should address how the nominee meets the following criteria:
Demonstrate popularity with attendees
Provide insight into humanities topics specific to the state of Arizona and/or of national importance
Present information in an appealing style
Appeal to a diverse audience
Communicate the importance of the humanities to a just society
Always advocates for the humanities