Thursday, February 27, 2014
2013 Prize Winners
We would like to offer belated recognition of the 2013 winners of the William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism & Scholarship. We had several excellent candidates for the award, from which we chose the following three winners:
In recognition of dedicated work to raise awareness about the intersections of TLGBQ issues with issues of disability, the prize was awarded to James Howard.
For taking proactive steps to address the need for gender inclusive restrooms in the Schwartz Athletic Center, the prize was awarded to Elizabeth Ingham.
In recognition of dedicated work as chair of Sexuality and Gender Activists, the prize was awarded to Shannon Pronteau.
Congratulations again to James, Elizabeth and Shannon!
Stay tuned for our call for nominations for the 2014 prize.
Monday, April 1, 2013
2013 Prize Nominations
The call for nominations for the The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship is out. Awarded annually to a current student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to transgender and queer issues, especially through hir services as an ally to the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Allies (TLGBQA) community via activism, visibility, literary, or artistic endeavors.
If you know a current student who you believe meets the criteria for this prize please send the individual’s name, along with a description of how you believe the student has demonstrated hir commitment to TLGBQ issues, and why ze should be considered for this award to Vic Muñoz at vmunoz@wells.edu by Monday, April 8th. We on the committee are all looking forward to learning about the exciting TLGBQ work that is being done on campus this year!
In addition, I want to announce that Lee Bender will be joining us on the committee this year -- Welcome Lee!
We look forward to your nominations, and we will update again when a recipient has been chosen.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
2012 Prize Nominations
Hi all, the call for nominations is out for the 2012 William Nicholas Liberi '05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship (see below). Will was a tremendous trans activist and Wells alum who passed away in 2007. The prize is awarded to a current Wells College student each year in his honor. If you know a current Wells College student that you would like to nominate, email your nomination to Vic Munoz at vmunoz@wells.edu by April 15th.
Call for Nominations:
The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a current student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to transgender and queer issues, especially through hir services as an ally to the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Allies (TLGBQA) community via activism, visibility, literary, or artistic endeavors.
To nominate an individual for this prize please send the individual’s name, along with a description of how you believe the student has demonstrated hir commitment to TLGBQ issues, and why ze should be considered for this award to Vic Muñoz at vmunoz@wells.edu.
Please email nominations by April 15 so that the award committee has sufficient time to review all nominations.
Call for Nominations:
The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a current student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to transgender and queer issues, especially through hir services as an ally to the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Allies (TLGBQA) community via activism, visibility, literary, or artistic endeavors.
To nominate an individual for this prize please send the individual’s name, along with a description of how you believe the student has demonstrated hir commitment to TLGBQ issues, and why ze should be considered for this award to Vic Muñoz at vmunoz@wells.edu.
Please email nominations by April 15 so that the award committee has sufficient time to review all nominations.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
2010 William Nicholas Liberi '05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship
Hi all, it's that time of year again! Honors Convocation is approaching, and we're soliciting nominees for the The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism
and Scholarship. This prize was established in 2007 by friends and former classmates of Will Liberi, Wells College Class of 2005, and is awarded each year in his memory.
Here is the award description:
The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a current student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to transgender and queer issues, especially through hir services as an ally to the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Allies (TLGBQA) community via activism, visibility, literary, or artistic endeavors.
Previous winners of the award are Siobhan Gaynor-Kee, Greg Murdock, and Asa Bartholomew
If you know of someone who you wish to nominate for the prize, please email Vic Munoz (vmunoz[at]wells.edu) with that person's name, a description of how you believe the student has demonstrated hir commitment to TLGBQ issues, and why ze should be considered for this award.
Nominations must be submitted by April 23rd.
and Scholarship. This prize was established in 2007 by friends and former classmates of Will Liberi, Wells College Class of 2005, and is awarded each year in his memory.
Here is the award description:
The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a current student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to transgender and queer issues, especially through hir services as an ally to the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Allies (TLGBQA) community via activism, visibility, literary, or artistic endeavors.
Previous winners of the award are Siobhan Gaynor-Kee, Greg Murdock, and Asa Bartholomew
If you know of someone who you wish to nominate for the prize, please email Vic Munoz (vmunoz[at]wells.edu) with that person's name, a description of how you believe the student has demonstrated hir commitment to TLGBQ issues, and why ze should be considered for this award.
Nominations must be submitted by April 23rd.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Congratulations, Asa Bartholomew '09
We are very pleased to announce that Asa Bartholomew '09 is this year's William Nicholas Liberi Memorial Prize winner! While the selection committee received many excellent nominations, Asa's commitment to TLGBQ activism and scholarship stood out. As one nomination stated, Asa has consistently demonstrated an exemplary understanding of "the intersections and connections between trans- studies and trans- activism and race, sexuality, class, white privilege, and colonialism." Additionally, she helped to found "la esquiniTa," a student support group intended to provide a safe space for trans- and questioning students on the Wells campus. Those who knew Will Liberi will doubtless be proud to include Asa Bartholomew among those who continue to honor his legacy at Wells and beyond.
Asa asked me to pass on a message of thanks to readers of this blog. Please click here to continue reading.
I remember meeting Will when he was a senior here at Wells, and I was living and working in Ithaca. I never got to know him, but the few times we met he struck me as a very open, kind, playful and loving
person. We met because he and Dr. Muñoz had organized a series of talks by transgender activists, and I drove up to Wells several times that year to hear people like Leslie Feinberg and Bear Bergman speak.
These experiences very directly influenced my identity as a transgender activist.
I am deeply honored to have received the William Nicholas Liberi Memorial Prize this year. I know that my experience at Wells was made easier because the work that he did educating students, faculty and
staff during his time here. I will continue to work for TLGBQ people in his name, and in the name of all of the transgender activists who have worked, lived, and loved before me. Thank you for the work that
each and every one of you do; none of us can do this work alone.
With much love and respect,
Asa Davis Bartholomew, '09
Asa asked me to pass on a message of thanks to readers of this blog. Please click here to continue reading.
I remember meeting Will when he was a senior here at Wells, and I was living and working in Ithaca. I never got to know him, but the few times we met he struck me as a very open, kind, playful and loving
person. We met because he and Dr. Muñoz had organized a series of talks by transgender activists, and I drove up to Wells several times that year to hear people like Leslie Feinberg and Bear Bergman speak.
These experiences very directly influenced my identity as a transgender activist.
I am deeply honored to have received the William Nicholas Liberi Memorial Prize this year. I know that my experience at Wells was made easier because the work that he did educating students, faculty and
staff during his time here. I will continue to work for TLGBQ people in his name, and in the name of all of the transgender activists who have worked, lived, and loved before me. Thank you for the work that
each and every one of you do; none of us can do this work alone.
With much love and respect,
Asa Davis Bartholomew, '09
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Nominations 2009
The selection committee is now accepting nominations for the Will Prize. Please submit the name of the individual(s) you'd like to nominate and a brief statement of why you think they should be selected to Lisa Hall, Chair of the Women's Studies Department at Wells College at lhall@wells.edu
The deadline for the committee's final decision is quite soon, so please submit your nominations as quickly as possible! For the prize description, see my previous post.
The deadline for the committee's final decision is quite soon, so please submit your nominations as quickly as possible! For the prize description, see my previous post.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Nominations Warm-Up 2009
Spring is upon us, which means it's time to start thinking about your prize nominations for this academic year. To refresh your memory, here are the prize criteria and description:
The William Nicholas Liberi ’05 Prize for TLGBQ Activism and Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a current student in good academic standing who has demonstrated a commitment to transgender and queer issues, especially through hir services as an ally to the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Allies (TLGBQA) community via activism, visibility, literary, or artistic endeavors.
Stay tuned for more info on this year's nomination process.
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