The NAACP is currently accepting nominations for the 91st Spingarn Medal, the highest award presented by the association for achievements by an African American during the preceding year in any field or endeavor.
The distinguished group of recipients of the 90 Spingarn Medals includes: Rosa Parks, Lena Horn, Oprah Winfrey, former Chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Colin Powell, Maya Angelou, and most recently the Hon. Oliver W. Hill Sr.
The Spingarn Medal was instituted in 1914. It is named for the late J.E. Spingarn, former Chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors. The award signifies someone whose life personifies the NAACP’s highest honor.
Recommendations should be submitted in writing by December 31, 2005 to the Spingarn Medal Award Committee at the NAACP National Office, located at 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21215. Supporting and verifying documents such as news clippings and honors should also be attached. The award is presented at the Annual NAACP Convention.