The NAACP National Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for the 104th Spingarn Award. All nominations must be submitted, in writing, on or before December 31. The medal, which was instituted in 1914 by the late J. E. Spingarn, then NAACP chairman, is awarded to a man or woman of African descent and American citizenship who has made the highest achievement during the preceding year or years, as well as consideration of an overall body of work by an individual.
Former medalists include the late Maya Angelou, Harry Belafonte, the late Julian Bond, the late Ruby Dee, the late John Hope Franklin, the late Frankie Muse Freeman, the late Dorothy I. Height, the late Lena Horne, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Quincy Jones, Congressman John Lewis, the late Gordon Parks, Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson and Oprah Winfrey.
Nominations must include a detailed, current biographical profile of the nominee, highlighting relevant activities and achievements. Supporting and verifying documents such as news clippings, honors received, etc., should also be attached. This information should be clearly typewritten or printed, as it must be reproduced.
The final selection of the medalist is made by a Committee of Award, which is selected by the association’s Board of Directors.
Nominations should be addressed to: The Spingarn Medal Award Committee, Attention: Mrs. Mildred B. Roxborough, , 50 Broadway, 31st Fl., New York, NY 10004. Must be postmarked by December 31.
