Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award

Nominations Closed

Thank you for your interest in the 2009 Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award!


The Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award was established by the St. Mary’s Women’s Caucus in March 1990 to commemorate the life and works of Alice Franzke, PhD, a professor in the Sociology Department at St. Mary’s University from 1982 until 1989. Dr. Franzke was an inspirational model of feminist activism and civic engagement who embodied a commitment to justice and peace. The award honors feminists of the St. Mary’s University community who promote peace, empowerment, civic engagement, cooperation, equality, and respect of all persons.

Eligibility:
Any past or present member of the St. Mary's University community (student, faculty, staff, administrator, or alumni) who promotes peace, empowerment, civic engagement, cooperation, equality, and respect of all persons, is eligible for nomination.

The members of the 2009 Franzke Feminist Award Selection Committee may not nominate or be nominated for the Franzke award during this selection year. The members of the committee are: Diane Duesterhoeft (faculty), Sonia Garcia (faculty), Jacqueline Dansby (staff) and Vanessa Torres (student).

Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrates commitment to efforts to increase gender equity and empowerment within and/or outside the University.
• Actively engaged in efforts to promote justice and peace locally, regionally, or globally.
• Considered an exemplary role model of civic engagement.
• Works in a collaborative manner that respects diverse people and traditions.

Nomination Deadline:
Nominations must be submitted by Monday, March 2, 2009 at 5:00pm.

The St. Mary's University's Women's History Month website provides additional information about the Franzke award including a list of past recipients. Past recipients are not eligible for nomination.

Creator: Necia Wolff, Women's History Month Committee, St. Mary's University
Email: nwolff@stmarytx.edu • Phone: 210-431-2299 x1452
URL: http://library.stmarytx.edu/acadlib/subject/ws/franzke.htm
Created: 12-1-2005 • Updated: