Ann Snitow Prize

The Ann Snitow Prize is a private award established to recognize and support individuals who demonstrate exceptional contributions to feminist intellectual and activist work in the United States and Puerto Rico. The prize honors the legacy of Ann Snitow, a prominent feminist thinker, writer, and organizer, by uplifting individuals whose work embodies a deep commitment to feminist values, including social justice, intellectual rigor, and transformative activism. The administering body seeks to reflect the diversity and interdisciplinary nature of feminist movements, ensuring that awardees represent a broad spectrum of intellectual, artistic, and activist practices. The primary purpose of the prize is to acknowledge and financially support a feminist intellectual and activist who is actively engaged in advancing a vision of a more equitable and just society. Rather than funding a specific project or addressing financial need, the award provides unrestricted funding to the recipient, allowing them to use the funds at their discretion. This flexibility underscores the prize’s emphasis on recognizing ongoing contributions and enabling recipients to continue their work without constraints tied to programmatic funding requirements. The award provides a single monetary prize of 12500 dollars, which may be used for any purpose chosen by the recipient. There are no restrictions on spending, no matching requirements, and no stipulations regarding project deliverables or reporting. The prize is not intended as a lifetime achievement award but instead focuses on individuals who are currently active in feminist intellectual and activist work, with a general preference for those at a mid career stage. The program does not specify a performance period, as the funding is not tied to a defined project timeline. Eligibility is limited to individuals living and working in the United States or Puerto Rico. Nominees may come from a wide range of professional and disciplinary backgrounds, including academics, independent scholars, educators, writers, artists, and organizers. The prize is open to individuals of any gender, but nominees must demonstrate a clear alignment with feminist principles, intellectual originality, and effective activism. Self nominations are not permitted, and nominations must be submitted by a third party. Joint nominations for two collaborators are allowed under specific conditions where shared work is demonstrated. The application process consists of a nomination submitted via email and includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, and work samples. The cover letter must describe the nominee’s qualifications, intellectual and activist contributions, and alignment with feminist values. Work samples may include written materials, artistic work, or documentation of activism, with a maximum combined length of 20 pages. All materials must be submitted in English, and non English content must be translated or subtitled. Acceptable file formats include doc, txt, and pdf, and video submissions must be provided via accessible online links. The evaluation process is conducted by a jury selected annually by the organizing committee, with an emphasis on representing diverse perspectives across feminist movements. Judges assess nominations based on intellectual originality, effectiveness in activism, and the integration of these two dimensions in the nominee’s work. The submission window opens on May 15 and closes on August 1 each year, with the award announced in December. The program operates on an annual cycle, allowing for recurring opportunities for nomination and selection.

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