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Call for nominations for 2011 Governor’s Humanities Awards
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Posted on Sep 27 2011
The NMI Humanities Council is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Governor’s Humanities Awards.
The awards program is an annual event during CNMI Humanities Month to recognize outstanding contributions to the humanities by individuals and organizations in our community.
Nominations may be submitted in one of five categories:
* Research and Publication in the Humanities
* Preservation of Traditional Cultural Practices
* Preservation of CNMI History
* Outstanding Humanities Teacher (both classroom and non-classroom settings)
* Lifetime Achievement in the Humanities
The most prestigious award-Lifetime Achievement-is given to a nominee who has made significant contributions to the humanities over multiple decades. This award may be given posthumously.
In order to be considered for the 2011 awards, the Council must receive nomination forms and accompanying supporting documentation no later than 4pm on Oct. 10, 2011. Nominations may be made by any member of the community. Nomination forms and instructions are available at the Council’s office in the Springs Plaza Building, Gualo Rai or may be downloaded from the links above.
Contact Council staff at 235-4785 for more information about this program. (PR)
