2015 Humanities Awards
Nomination Form
Dan Shilling Public Humanities Scholar Award
Purpose
Given annually by Arizona Humanities, this award recognizes a humanities scholar who has distinguished him/herself by
enhancing public understanding of the role that the humanities play in transforming lives and strengthening
communities. The award honors Dan Shilling's many years and contributions as Arizona Humanities’ executive director
from March 1984 to December 2003. The Arizona Humanities Board established the award to mark Dan's legacy, reflect
the esteem in which he is held, and recognize Dan's own respect for scholarship.
Arizona Humanities supports public programming in the humanities that promotes understanding of human thoughts,
actions, creations, and values. We work with museums, libraries, and other cultural and educational organizations to
bring humanities programs to residents throughout Arizona. Our mission is to build a just and civil society by creating
opportunities to explore our shared human experiences through discussion, learning and reflection.
Criteria
Nominators should address how the nominee meets the following criteria:
1. Sustained (3-5 years) research, creative activity, and service to humanities efforts in Arizona;
2. Cultivates public engagement with one or more of the humanities disciplines;
3. Evidence of the scholar’s impact on diverse issues and/or communities.
How to Nominate
A nomination may be made by any individual or organization, and individuals may nominate themselves. Previous
nominees are welcome to reapply. To nominate a Public Humanities Scholar, submit the following items:
1. Nomination Form (attached)
2. Letter of Support - describing the accomplishments and specific contributions that qualify the nominee for
the award in accordance with the criteria.
3. Nominee Bio (100 words or less)
4. Two additional letters of support
All Materials must be received by Arizona Humanities on or before – Friday, September 18, 2015
For more information, please contact Dr. Nicole Blalock, Grants Manager with Arizona Humanities
at nblalock@azhumanities.org or call 602-257-0335.
2015 Humanities Awards
Nomination Form
Dan Shilling Public Humanities Scholar Award
NOMINATION FORM
DEADLINE: Friday, September 18, 2015
NOMINEE’S NAME:
NOMINEE INFORMATION
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NOMINATOR INFORMATION
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Signature of Nominator
Submit materials to Arizona Humanities via e-mail to
Dr. Nicole Blalock, Grants Manager at nblalock@azhumanities.org or mail to:
Arizona Humanities
Attn: Humanities Awards
1242 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004