Council Award of Special Recognition
ASALH 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, including 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.
2024
Gladys Gary Vaughn
Sharita Jacobs Thompson
2023
Sundiata Cha-Jua
Barbara Spencer Dunn
Bettye Gardner
Joe Madison
Diane E. Miller
Annette Teasdell
2022
Brent Leggs
The Links, Incorporated
Valerie Maholmes
2021
Jarvis R. Givens
Fred O. Smith Sr.
2019
Representative James Clyburn
David L. and Yvonne B. Acey
2018
Edgar Brookins
Monroe Little
Mirlene Pitre
2017
Lori Leah Croom
Michelle Duster
Margot Shetterly
2016
Dorothy Bailey
2015
Sheila Flemming-Hunter
Daryl Michael Scott
2014
David C. Driskell
2013
Addie Richburg
Frank Smith
Charles “Alan” Spears
2012
Ms. Constance Tate
2011
Howard Dodson
Thomas C. Battle
Carl M. Dunn
Robert L. Harris
2010
James Johnson
Rev. Kenneth Hammond
Everett B. Ward
Dorothy Redford
Rev. David Forbes
Elsie Scott
Marvin Pittman
Charlie Nelms
Ethel Jones Bynum
Charles C. Brewer
Madlyn Calbert
Rev. William Calbert
Vincent deForest
Cora Dixon
Elmer D. Geathers
James “Buddy” Griggsby, III
Frederick J. Laney
Robert Stanton
2009
Vincent de Forest
Faye McClure
2008
John H. Bracey, Jr.
Gloria Harper Dickinson
James Turner
Laura Ann Wilkinson
Farmers Insurance Group
Our Authors Study Club, Inc.
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN