Deadline: 30-Aug-21
The LaborArts is seeking nominations for the Debra E. Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize, who worked in so many different realms to share the hidden histories of working people.
Articles must be focused on historical events OR focused on current issues (work, housing, organizing, health, education) and include historical context.
The New York Labor History Association and NYU’s Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives sponsor this award in order to inspire more great writing for a general audience about the history of work, workers, and their organizations. The award is co-sponsored by LaborArts; Metro New York Labor Communications Council; and the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. The contest committee is: Irwin Yellowitz, NYLHA; Rachel Bernstein, NYLHA and LaborArts; Gary Schoichet, Metro; Kate Whalen, NYC CLC; Shannon O’Neill and Michael Koncewicz, Tamiment.
LaborArts presents powerful images to further understanding of the past and present lives of working people. The events and contests expand on this effort.
Award Information
- The Bernhardt Prize is an award of $1000 given for an article that furthers the understanding of the history of working people.
Eligibility Criteria
- The prize is given to insightful work that contributes to the understanding of labor history; shows creativity; demonstrates excellence in writing; and adheres to the highest journalistic standards of accuracy.
- Only one entry per person; publications and subject matter should target the United States and Canada; neither books nor plays are eligible.
For more information, visit http://www.laborarts.org/Bernhardt