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| It is a measure of our success that today many participate in the creation and dissemination of Black history. From noted scholars, to teachers, to community leaders, and artist, the study and celebration of Black history has been enriched. In recognition of those who contribute, ASALH makes a number of awards at our Annual Convention or in partnership with other organizations. Click here for the ASALH Awards Nomination Form. |
| Council Award of Special Recognition |
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History
established the Award of Special Recognition to acknowledge the
contributions of individuals, institutions and corporations that make a
substantial contribution to the success of ASALH in pursuing the mission of
its founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The Award may vary and will include
certificates, medals, trophies, and plaques. Nominees must demonstrate a
history of support for activities and programs consistent with ASALH’s
mission, which may include support for annual events such as the Annual
Meeting, the Black History Month Luncheon and the Carter G. Woodson
Birthday Celebration, as well as support for special initiatives such as the
general campaign. The Council, at its discretion, may also designate
individuals for special recognition who have made noteworthy
accomplishments or contributions to the documentation, preservation and
accurate dissemination of the Black experience through teaching, service,
research, scholarship and publishing.
established the Award of Special Recognition to acknowledge the
contributions of individuals, institutions and corporations that make a
substantial contribution to the success of ASALH in pursuing the mission of
its founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The Award may vary and will include
certificates, medals, trophies, and plaques. Nominees must demonstrate a
history of support for activities and programs consistent with ASALH’s
mission, which may include support for annual events such as the Annual
Meeting, the Black History Month Luncheon and the Carter G. Woodson
Birthday Celebration, as well as support for special initiatives such as the
general campaign. The Council, at its discretion, may also designate
individuals for special recognition who have made noteworthy
accomplishments or contributions to the documentation, preservation and
accurate dissemination of the Black experience through teaching, service,
research, scholarship and publishing.
| The Mary McLeod Bethune Service Award |
This award was established in tribute to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune because of
her dynamic leadership and her years of contributing to education, women’s
history, and African-American life and culture. Dr. Bethune served as the first
woman president of ASALH from 1936 – 1951 and is one of the most
outstanding women role models in our history. The award recipient must be a
member of ASALH who has been an active supporter and contributor to the
ASALH's work for 10 or more years. The individual's significant contribution
must have been in at least five of the following areas: Branch work; service on
the Executive Council; fund raising; work on the Black History Month Theme
Material; education; the ASALH Essay Contest committee; Scholar-in-
Residence program committee; and the Woodson House Campaign. Finally,
the recipient will be one whose career has been highlighted with service to
education, African American history, and the community. All these attributes
symbolize the life of Dr. Bethune. The award is presented annually.
her dynamic leadership and her years of contributing to education, women’s
history, and African-American life and culture. Dr. Bethune served as the first
woman president of ASALH from 1936 – 1951 and is one of the most
outstanding women role models in our history. The award recipient must be a
member of ASALH who has been an active supporter and contributor to the
ASALH's work for 10 or more years. The individual's significant contribution
must have been in at least five of the following areas: Branch work; service on
the Executive Council; fund raising; work on the Black History Month Theme
Material; education; the ASALH Essay Contest committee; Scholar-in-
Residence program committee; and the Woodson House Campaign. Finally,
the recipient will be one whose career has been highlighted with service to
education, African American history, and the community. All these attributes
symbolize the life of Dr. Bethune. The award is presented annually.
| Wesley-Logan Prize in African Diaspora History |
Jointly sponsored by the American Historical Association and the Association
for the Study of Afro-American Life & History, the prize is awarded annually for
an outstanding book in African Diaspora history. The AHA Committee on
Minority Historians established the prize in 1992 in memory of two early
pioneers in the field, Charles H. Wesley and Rayford W. Logan.
The prize is offered for a book on some aspect of the history of the dispersion,
settlement and adjustment, and/or return of peoples originally from Africa.
Eligible for consideration are books in any chronological period and any
geographical location. Only books of high scholarly and literary merit are
considered.
for the Study of Afro-American Life & History, the prize is awarded annually for
an outstanding book in African Diaspora history. The AHA Committee on
Minority Historians established the prize in 1992 in memory of two early
pioneers in the field, Charles H. Wesley and Rayford W. Logan.
The prize is offered for a book on some aspect of the history of the dispersion,
settlement and adjustment, and/or return of peoples originally from Africa.
Eligible for consideration are books in any chronological period and any
geographical location. Only books of high scholarly and literary merit are
considered.
| National Educational Association's Carter G. Woodson Memorial Award |
ASALH is a co-sponsor of the NEA's Carter G. Woodson Award. The
Woodson Award is given for leadership in promoting Black History Month, for
furthering the understanding of Black Americans' heritage, and for
accomplishing significant positive change. Nominations must be emailed to
sawilliams@nea.org by December 10, 2009.
Click here for pictures from the 2009 Awards Ceremony.
Woodson Award is given for leadership in promoting Black History Month, for
furthering the understanding of Black Americans' heritage, and for
accomplishing significant positive change. Nominations must be emailed to
sawilliams@nea.org by December 10, 2009.
Click here for pictures from the 2009 Awards Ceremony.
Founders of Black History Month
2009 Vincent de Forest Faye McClure Robert Stanton |
| 2009 Recipients |
2003 Adelaide Cromwell 2004 Richard T. Adams 2005 Edna McKenzie Elmer Geathers 2006 Bettye Gardner Elizabeth Clark-Lewis 2007 Paul Edwards Lillie Edwards 2008 Barbara Walker Dolores Nehemiah |
| Past Recipients |
| National Educational Association's H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award |
H. Councill Trenholm (1900-1970) served for 21 years as executive secretary
of the American Teachers Association (ATA). One of the country's most
outstanding black educators, he helped build ATA's numbers and strength and
worked for the merger of ATA and NEA. H. Council Trenholm was the former
Secretary Treasurer of the Association for the Study of African American Life
and History during the early years of the Association.
of the American Teachers Association (ATA). One of the country's most
outstanding black educators, he helped build ATA's numbers and strength and
worked for the merger of ATA and NEA. H. Council Trenholm was the former
Secretary Treasurer of the Association for the Study of African American Life
and History during the early years of the Association.
| The Carter G. Woodson Scholars Medallion |
Established in 1993, the Carter Godwin Woodson Scholars Medallion is
presented to a scholar whose career is distinguished through at least a
decade of research, writing, and activism in the field of African American life
and history. The recipient’s career should embody and personify the
Woodson legacy to ensure a firm foundation for the continuance of African-
centered education through dedication and commitment to African-American
history.
Dr. Woodson devoted his entire life and resources to chronicling African
American history and the recipient must have continued his tradition of
correcting the deficiencies in American history where African American
History is misinterpreted or distorted. The person selected must be a trained
historian and an active participant in the scholarly work of the Association for
the Study of African American Life and History. The award is presented
annually.
presented to a scholar whose career is distinguished through at least a
decade of research, writing, and activism in the field of African American life
and history. The recipient’s career should embody and personify the
Woodson legacy to ensure a firm foundation for the continuance of African-
centered education through dedication and commitment to African-American
history.
Dr. Woodson devoted his entire life and resources to chronicling African
American history and the recipient must have continued his tradition of
correcting the deficiencies in American history where African American
History is misinterpreted or distorted. The person selected must be a trained
historian and an active participant in the scholarly work of the Association for
the Study of African American Life and History. The award is presented
annually.
1993 Benjamin A. Quarles 1994 John Hope Franklin 1995 Dorothy Porter Wesley John Henrik Clarke 1997 Adelaide M. Cromwell 1998 Edgar Toppin 1999 Arvarh E. Strickland 2000 Mary Frances Berry Edna Chappell McKenzie 2001 Bettye Collier-Thomas Darlene Clark Hine |
2002 V.P. Franklin 2003 Lerone Bennett, Jr. Robert Harris 2004 Thomas Battle Nell Painter 2005 Walter Hill Monroe Fordham 2006 Sylvia Jacobs 2007 Joseph Harris 2008 Rosalyn Terborg-Penn Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham |
| Past Recipients |
2008 John H. Bracey, Jr. Gloria Harper Dickenson James Turner Laura Ann Wilkinson Farmers Insurance Group Our Authors Study Club, Inc. |
| Past Recipients |
2009 Sharon Harley |
| 2009 Recipients |
2009 Bob Hayden, President Martha's Vinyard Branch |
| 2009 Recipients |