Nevada Humanities Awards
Nevada Humanities presents the state’s Nevada Humanities Awards, which honor the achievements of individuals and organizations for making outstanding contributions to Nevada’s communities by using the humanities to strengthen and enhance the lives of the people of Nevada. Awards include the Judith Winzeler Award for Excellence in the Humanities, the Humanities Rising Star Award, the Friend and Champion of the Humanities Award, the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award, and the Outstanding Humanities Project Award. Awardees are nominated by their peers and awards are conferred by the Nevada Humanities Board of Trustees.
Friend and Champion of the Humanities Award
The Friend and Champion of the Humanities Award recognizes a business, organization, foundation, or individual for exemplary service in helping to advance the humanities in Nevada through partnership, funding, sponsorship, policy making, public advocacy, or other activities.
Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award
The Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recognizes a Nevada educator, administrator, school district, school, or education program for excellence and innovation in humanities teaching at any level (early childhood, K-12, higher education, lifelong learning).
Outstanding Humanities Project Award
The Outstanding Humanities Project Award honors an outstanding humanities project made possible by a Nevada Humanities grant or partnership.
Judith Winzeler Award for Excellence in the Humanities
The Judith Winzeler Award for Excellence in the Humanities is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes an individual, organization, or business that has made an outstanding and long-term contribution using the tools of the humanities to strengthen and enhance the lives of Nevadans. The Nevada Humanities Board of Trustees established this award in 2008 to honor the exemplary work of Judith Winzeler, who served as executive director of Nevada Humanities from 1984 to 2009.
Humanities Rising Star Award
The Humanities Rising Star Award recognizes a person who has made contributions to the humanities in Nevada, and has demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service in creating a state where people thrive in just and healthy communities, where connection and participation are part of everyday life, and where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued. This award is given based on the total experience of the nominee, including knowledge, leadership, participation, and/or achievements within their community.