The Federation of State Humanities Councils is pleased to present the winners of the 2009 Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize competition. The Schwartz Prize is given annually to outstanding work in the public humanities. Throughout its 25-year history, the Schwartz Prize nominations and winners have provided a remarkable snapshot of council priorities and achievements.
Below are the winning projects. We encourage you to read more about the innovative work being done by the councils.
California Council for the Humanities: HOW I SEE IT: YOUTH DIGITAL FILMMAKERS
Humanities Montana: PUBLIC AFFAIRS INITIATIVE
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities: VIRGINIA INDIAN HERITAGE PROGRAM
Click here for the 2010 Schwartz Prize nomination guidelines.