Wesley-Logan Prize in African Diaspora History
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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.
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National Educational Association's
Carter G. Woodson Memorial Award
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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.
Awardees
2010-Distinguished Sculptor Ed Hamilton .
2011-Executive Director of Sojourn Jeffrey Steinberg
See photo
For information on nominations forms for next year, visit http://www.nea.org and email sawilliams@nea.org
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National Educational Association's
H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award
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H. Councill Trenholm (1900-1970) served for 21 years as executive secretary of the American Teachers Association (ATA). One of the
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The Mary McLeod Bethune
Service Award
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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 to 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.
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Recipients by Year
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1995
Jeanette L. Cascone
1996
Edgar Toppin
1997
Sylvia M. Jacobs
1998
Roland C. McConnell
1999
Wayland McClellan
2000
Alton Parker Hornsby
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2001
Shirley Kilpatrick
2002
Madlyn Calbert
Rev. William E. Calbert
2003
Adelaide Cromwell
2004
Rev. Richard T. Adams
2005
Edna McKenzie
Elmer Geathers
2006
Bettye Gardner
Elizabeth Clark-Lewis
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2007
Paul Edwards
Lillie Edwards
2008
Barbara Walker
Dolores Nehemiah
2009
Bob Hayden
2010
Florence Radcliffe
2011
Daryl Michael Scott
2012
Janet Sims-Wood
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The Carter G. Woodson
Scholars Medallion
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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.
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Recipients by Year
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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
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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
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2006
Sylvia Jacobs
2007
Joseph Harris
2008
Rosalyn Terborg-Penn
Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
2009
Sharon Harley
2010
Juliet Walker
2011
Vincent Harding
2012
Collin Palmer
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Recipients by Year
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2008
John H. Bracey, Jr.
Gloria Harper Dickinson
James Turner
Laura Ann Wilkinson
Farmers Insurance Group
Our Authors Study Club, Inc.
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2009
Vincent de Forest
Faye McClure
Robert Stanton
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2010
James Johnson
Rev. Kenneth Hammond
Everett B. Ward
Dorothy Redford
Rev. David Forbes
Elsie Scott
(of Congressional Black
Caucus Foundation)
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
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2011
Howard Dodson
Thomas C. Battle
Carl M. Dunn
Robert L. Harris
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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
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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 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.
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