Call for Sol Tax Nominations

Sol Tax provided distinguished service to the field of applied anthropology.  The Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award, initiated by the Society for Applied Anthropology in his honor, is to be presented annually to a member of SfAA, in recognition of long-term and truly distinguished service to the Society.

Nominees should be those who have made long-term and exceptional contributions in several of the following areas: 

1. leadership in organizational structure, activities and policy development

2. central roles in communication with other disciplines or sub-disciplines

3. editing and publishing

4. development of curricula in applied anthropology

5. formulation of ethical standards of practice

6. other innovation activities which promote the goals of the Society and the field of applied anthropology

Each nomination should include:

• a detailed letter of nomination outlining the distinguished service accomplishments of the candidate

• one additional letter of support

• a curriculum vita that includes specific details regarding the nominee's service to the SfAA

Note: copies of publications and additional letters are not needed.

Nominations are valid for five years from the date of submission. The deadline for receipt of all materials is October 1, 2020. Please email nominations to: info@appliedanthro.org

The Award winner will be announced at the 2021 SfAA Annual Meeting in Norfolk, VA, and will be invited to offer brief reflections about his/her career.