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Making Nominations for the Phyllis Franklin Award for Public Advocacy of the HumanitiesIn recognition of her long and distinguished service to the humanities as executive director of the Modern Language Association, the association honors Phyllis Franklin with the establishment of the Phyllis Franklin Award for Public Advocacy of the Humanities. The first award was given in 2003; the next two awards were given in 2005 and 2007. Beginning in 2010, it will be given every third year. The award honors a person who has fostered public support for the humanities through speaking, writing, policy making, or other activities. It is open to academics and to public figures outside the field and the academy, such as politicians, corporate leaders, foundation heads, journalists, educational administrators, and persons from the world of arts and entertainment.The officers of the MLA will review nominees for the award and will recommend names for consideration by the Executive Council. All suggestions, endorsements, and solicitations of comments on persons proposed for the award will be strictly confidential; the award will be presented at the annual convention. Letters of nomination should include the full name and mailing address of the nominee; a list of the candidate's major works, accomplishments, and publications if applicable; a statement of three hundred words or less commenting on the candidate's achievements; and three letters of support. Letters should be addressed to the president of the MLA and must arrive at the headquarters office by 1 October 2009. Past winners of this prize
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