Each year the Peace and Justice Studies Association presents various awards to teachers, scholars, activists, and distinguished peace and justice proponents by recognizing their service, accomplishments, and excellence at a ceremony held during the PJSA conference, Saturday night at the Banquet. The distinguished peacemakers are recognized and given the opportunity to present a message of challenge and hope.
THE DEADLINE FOR AWARD SUBMISSIONS THIS YEAR IS MAY 31.
PJSA relies on the input from members of the peace and justice community to nominate individuals for these awards. There are people out there doing outstanding work - this is your chance to see that they are recognized for their efforts. Submit a nomination here.
There have been several changes made to the nominating procedures to make it easier for the Awards Committee to make their decisions. Probably the most important is that you can quickly and easily nominate people on-line.
Awards will be presented in six major categories:
* Social Courage Award: For exemplifying courage and honor in building and promoting a culture of peace and non-violence in the face of political pressure and social struggle.
* Peace Educator of the Year Award: For exemplary teaching and/or great scholarship in forwarding peace education and peace studies.
* The Howard Zinn Lifetime Achievement in Peace Studies Award: For outstanding contributions made to the field of peace and justice studies.
* Best Dissertation/Thesis of the Year Award, and Best Undergraduate Paper of the Year Award : These awards recognize and reward a graduate student AND an undergraduate student whose research has been identified by the PJSA community as outstanding among those submitted during the awards cycle. Submit nominations for student research here.
* Next Generation Peacemaker: For the best young peacemaker of the year.
Through the generous support of our membership, PJSA also offers a grant (as available) that helps cover travel expenses to the conference, namely the OMNI Peace Center Fund for PJSA Student-Activists/Scholars. Under this program, approximately $150 will be awarded, as funds are available, to 3-4 qualifying individuals based on merit and/or need.
Award Eligibility
The Peace and Justice Studies Association extends eligibility for the awards to any and all peace practitioners of all ages and nationalities.
Individuals submitting nominations may be from the same institution as the person who they are nominating.
Moreinfo: http://www.peacejusticestudies.org/conference/awards.php