Activities

Authors and Artists Recognitions

Guiding Principle for Authors and Artists Recognitions

The scholarly and creative achievements of active and retired Bowling Green State University faculty and staff extend the bodies of knowledge in academic disciplines, contribute to the culture, and enhance the reputation of the University. As their partner in these endeavors, the University Libraries hosts an annual reception during which these scholarly and creative achievements are recognized.

Purpose

The purpose of the Authors and Artists Recognition Reception is to publicly express appreciation to BGSU authors and artists for their important contributions to their disciplines, the culture, and the University.

Selection Procedure

The Friends Board Awards and Recognitions Committee, with the assistance of University units, selects the honorees. Nominations must meet the criteria for recognition, and achievements must be completely documented on the appropriate nomination form.

Key Terms

The following definitions are provided to assist in the nomination process. They are listed in the order in which they appear in the "Criteria for Recognition" section.

Criteria for Recognition

The minimum criterion for a BOOK AUTHOR is the publication by a commercial or scholarly press of the first edition or substantially revised subsequent edition of a scholarly book or textbook. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for a BOOK CHAPTER AUTHOR is the publication by a commercial or scholarly press of the original version or a substantially revised subsequent version of a book chapter. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for a JOURNAL ARTICLE(S) AUTHOR is the publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal of national or international standing and distribution. The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the article and a copy of the journal's review process.

The minimum criterion for special recognition for a JOURNAL ARTICLE(S) AUTHOR is recognition or commendation for an article (e.g., "Best Paper") within its field during the past academic year, although the article itself may have been published previously. The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the commendation.

The minimum criterion for a BOOK EDITOR is the publication by a commercial or scholarly press of the first edition or substantially revised subsequent edition of a scholarly book or textbook, including a significant contribution (i.e., one or more chapters) by the editor. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for a JOURNAL EDITOR is editorship of a peer-reviewed national or international journal. The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the journal's review process and a copy of the page that lists the members of its editorial board. This recognition will be given only once to an editor for that particular journal.

The minimum criterion for recognition of an ARTIST is a premiere/debut exhibition that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for the recognition of a THEATRE/MEDIA ARTIST is a design, production, original script, or a premiere/debut performance that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for the recognition of a MUSICAL ARTIST is a sound recording or a premiere/debut performance that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for the recognition of a DANCER is a premiere/debut performance that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for the recognition of a COMPOSER is the premiere/debut performance of an original composition that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

The minimum criterion for the recognition of a CHOREOGRAPHER is the premiere/debut performance of an original composition that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.

Revised 07/26/06

Nomination Forms

• Nomination Form for Authors (use this form for authors and editors)
• Nomination Form for Artists (use this form for visual artists, musicians, dancers, actors, and choreographers)