MONTPELIER, Vt. -
The Vermont Humanities Council is seeking nominees for its 10th Annual Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award.
The award recognizes a Vermont educator in grades 6 through 12 who exemplifies excellence in the teaching of the humanities.
The recipient receives $1,000 and public recognition at the council's fall conference in November.
Last year's winner was Steve Barrows, who teaches literature, journalism, and film at U-32 High School in East Montpelier.
The award is named for the council's first executive director, whose 28 years of service helped nourish the humanities across the state.
The council is looking for an educator who possesses extraordinary knowledge, ability, and accomplishment in the teaching of language, literature, history, social studies and who inspires students.
Nomination letters are due June 15.
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