The Linguistics, Language, and the Public Interest Award recognizes efforts to foster awareness and understanding of linguistics and language beyond the usual disciplinary confines. Beginning in 1997, and continuing in odd-numbered years thereafter, the Linguistic Society of America honors with this award a work that effectively increases public awareness and understanding of linguistics and language. Works in any medium are eligible, for example, books, documentary films, articles in popular magazines, software, or lecture series. Previous winners are:
In order to be considered, the work must have been published, presented, or aired in the four years immediately preceding the deadline for the receipt of entries. For the 2003 competition, works made public between 16 December 1997 and 15 December 2001 will be considered. Entries for the 2003 award must be received no later than 1 April 2002. Note that, because a work is eligible for four years and the award is biennial, a work could be considered in two award cycles. Submissions or nominations must include the work (book, videotape, transcript, other recording, etc.) and evidence of its impact. Four copies of all materials are required. Presentation of the award will take place at the January 2003 Annual Meeting of the Society in Atlanta, GA. The awardee will be invited to attend and to present the work to the LSA members.
Questions and materials should be directed to: Linguistics, Language, and the Public Interest Award, c/o Linguistic Society of America, 1325 18th St., NW, Suite 211, Washington, DC 20036-6501; (202) 835-1714; (fax) (202) 835-1717; lsa@lsadc.org.