Arizona Humanities
Humanities Public Scholar
Recognizes a distinguished humanities scholar who enhances public understanding of the humanities, transforms lives and strengthens communities through civil discourse and community engagement.
Deadline: April 30, 2024

Arizona Humanities
Friend of the Humanities
Recognizes a public individual who makes a lasting contribution to the cultural life of Arizona communities through active support of, and involvement in, promoting the humanities
Deadline: April 30, 2024

Arizona Humanities
Humanities Rising Star
Recognizes a young professional, student, or volunteer who demonstrates outstanding and creative approaches to engaging the public with the humanities, and whose humanities scholarship and public service, has enhanced public understanding of the humanities.
Deadline: April 30, 2024

Arizona Humanities
K-12 Humanities Educator
Recognizes an outstanding K-12 educator who engages students with the humanities through teaching in the classroom or leading humanities-based school programs.
Deadline: April 30, 2024

The Arizona Historical Society
Al Mérito Award  
Recognizes individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions and serve as role models for preserving Arizona’s rich history. 
Deadline: April 30, 2024

Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society
Byron Cummings Award: Given for outstanding research and contributions to knowledge in anthropology, history, or a related field of study or research pertaining to the southwestern United States or northwest Mexico.
Victor R. Stoner Award: Given for outstanding contributions in leadership or participation in the Society; fostering historic preservation; or bringing anthropology, history or a related discipline to the public.
Alexander J. Lindsay, Jr. Unsung Hero Award: Recognizes lifetime service of those individuals whose tireless work behind-the-scenes has often gone unrecognized, but which is critical to the success of others’ research, projects, and publications.
Katherine Cerino Awards: Recognizes people who have volunteered their services or made other contributions on behalf of the Society and its programs for at least the previous two years.
Deadline: May 1, 2024

Southwest Folklife Alliance
2024 Master Apprentice Artist Award
Provides direct support for master traditional artists living in Arizona to pass on art, culture, and heritage practices to apprentice learners. Funds can be used to help cover artist fees, offset costs of raw materials, and support any travel essential to the exchange.
Amount: Traditional artists and culture bearers receive $5,000; apprentices receive $500.
Deadline: May 15, 2024