The New Century Trust seeks nominations from the public for its two 2015 Willing Hands Awards that will recognize non-profit organizations whose projects advance knowledge and public awareness about the historical experience of women in Greater Philadelphia. This award comes from a bequest from New Century Guild member Lillie du Puy Van Culin Harper, whose vision and generosity enables the Trust to honor and encourage work that enhances women’s lives.
The two awards will be presented during Women’s History Month March 2015 at an event held at the historic landmark Guild House of the New Century Trust located in Center City Philadelphia. A $7,000 award will go to an organization with a successful track record in the field, and a $3,000 award for a non-profit newer to women’s history. A panel comprised of New Century Trust directors and outside experts will review nominations and make recommendations to the NCT board. The New Century Trust will announce the results in February 2015.
Nominate an organization here!
Deadline for Completed Nomination Forms is December 20, 2014
Send completed forms to Grants Committee/Willing Hands Award, 1307 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19107.
Areas included in this cycle are: exhibition/interpretation; advocacy for women’s history; publication, acquisition and accessibility of women’s history collections; documentary film; preservation/interpretation of women’s history sites; and women’s history programming. Areas NOT included in this cycle are: Visual and performing arts, literature, and poetry