The Consortium of Oral History Educators has announced the Betty Key Oral History Educator Award. The Annual award will honor the individual and/or the project that best represents the exemplary use of oral history as an educational methodology.
As director of the Maryland Historical Society’s Oral History Program, a founding member of OHMAR and a leader in OHA, Mrs. Francis Scott Key maintained a clear vision with regard to the importance of teaching individuals the proper oral history methodologies, procedures and interviewing techniques. Mrs. Key inspired and supported educators in their use of classroom oral history for over a quarter of a century. Thus, Mrs. Key deserves to have COHE’s educational award named in her honor.
Who may apply: Individual educators, and/or programs and projects may apply. Educational levels from K-12, community colleges, colleges, universities, and specialized educational programs (such as the Girl Scouts, The Boys and Girls Club, etc.) are eligible for the award.
The criteria for the award: The winner will demonstrate the highest standards and ethics of oral history as a process, the innovative nature of the oral history curricula, the merit of the oral history products developed, the educational benefits and/or the educational merits of the applicant’s career or project/program. Oral history education conducted in the last three years will receive a majority of the consideration by the review panel.
Applications should include: The applicant’s name, address, educational institution, telephone, fax and email numbers. The applicant’s resume or educational vita, a one to three page essay that addresses the above criteria. Three letters of recommendation must be included. Supporting examples are optional.
Application dates: TO BE ANNOUNCED
The winner will receive: The winner will receive COHE’s honorific award and the title of “Oral History Educator of the Year”, a letter of merit, a framed certificate and a seat on the selection committee for the next award.
For Information Contact:
Barry A. Lanman
Email: AOHELanman@aol.com
410-747-1257
Send all applications to:
The Martha Ross Center for Oral History
Department of History
Administration Building, 7th Floor
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21250
