Q: When and where is the Awards Ceremony?
A: The 2024 Schwartz Prize Awards Ceremony will take place in Providence, Rhode Island on Friday, November 15. The ceremony is held in conjunction with and as a part of the National Humanities Conference. To attend the Ceremony, you must be registered for the National Humanities Conference.
Q: When are the winners notified?
A: Winners of the 2024 Schwartz Prize will find out during the live Schwartz Prize Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 15.
Q: I cannot attend the Awards Ceremony. Is my nominated program still eligible?
Yes, winners' attendance on November 15 in Providence, is encouraged but not required to receive the Schwartz Prize. All nominations submitted by the deadline will be considered.
Q: What do the winners receive?
A: In addition to a modest financial award, Schwartz Prize-winning programs have typically received increased publicity, press, and national interest. As the nominations are judged by peers and partners, the programs naturally receive increased exposure, and the Federation uses the winning programs to demonstrate council capabilities, reach, and innovation to potential partners, funders, and other supporters.
Q: Who are the judges and how are they selected?
A: The judges for the Schwartz Prize come from the previous year’s Schwartz Prize winners and Federation national partners or board. Typically, the judging panel comprises an executive director, program officer, board member, and/or partner. The judges for the Schwartz Prize remain anonymous until the Schwartz Prize Awards Ceremony.
Q: Can I be a Schwartz Prize judge?
A: If your council received a Schwartz Prize award last year and you wish to be considered as a judge, or you are a national partner of the Federation and are interested in judging, please email Kara Hendren with your request. All requests must be received by June 14, 2024.