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Bloomfield Book Award Committee
Background
Established in 1990. The award was originally presented only in even-numbered years; starting in 2009 it will be presented annually.
Charge
The Committee evaluates all books submitted and recommends one title to the Executive Committee which must formally approve the recommendation.
Responsibilities
Nominations are solicited from the linguistics community by 1 May. The recommendation and a citation are sent to the Secretariat by 1 November. The Committee also prepares a 50-word citation which is read at the award ceremony during the Business Meeting and posted on the LSA website. The prize is not to be split, and there are no honorable mentions. Books entered for this prize need not be returned.
Membership (by invitation)
3 members, serving two-year terms (one member to be appointed in odd year, two members to be appointed in even years)
Committee Members
- William Idsardi, University of Maryland, Chair (2012)
- Gita Martohardjono, City University of New York (2013)
- Stephen Matthews, Hong Kong University (2013)
