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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.
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.
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.
| 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.
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.
| 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. Distinguished sculptor Ed
Hamilton is the 2010 Awardee.
Nominations for next year's award must be emailed to sawilliams@nea.org
by December 10, 2010.
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. Distinguished sculptor Ed
Hamilton is the 2010 Awardee.
Nominations for next year's award must be emailed to sawilliams@nea.org
by December 10, 2010.
Click here for pictures from the 2009 Awards Ceremony.
| 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.
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.
| 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 2009 Sharon Harley |
| 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 Bob Hayden, President Martha's Vinyard Branch |
| 2009 Recipients |