SAR Essay Prize

All essays published in SAR from authors who have been SAMLA members for at least one year prior to publication are considered.

Each year, the SAR Essay Prize Committee reviews the entirety of the previous volume and selects one essay to recognize for exceptional scholarship and contribution to the journal.

The author(s) of the winning essay receive(s) an honorarium of $500. Acceptance of the award and honorarium in-person at our annual conference is expected.


SAR  Prize Winner for Volume 89

Winner
Roger Stritmatter


SAR Prize Selection Committee

Robert Simon (vols. 85-89)
Kennesaw State University

Kerri A. Muñoz (vols. 86-90)
Auburn University

DeLisa D. Hawkes (vols. 86-90)
The University of Texas at El Paso

Angela Porcarelli (vols. 89-92)
Emory University


If you are interested in committee service, please contact the SAMLA office via email.

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