The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is now accepting public nominations for the 2021 Humanities Awards, an annual program honoring Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history. Since 1985, LEH has…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser, has selected musician, composer and educator Terence Blanchard as the 2020 Humanist of the Year. The award, which has been given annually since 1985, is part…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is accepting nominations for the 2019 Humanities Awards! Since 1985, the LEH has honored Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the study and understanding of the humanities. Public submissions are…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), in partnership with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, has selected former Louisiana poet laureate Darrell Bourque as the 2019 Humanist of the Year. The award, which has been…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), in partnership with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, has selected culinary giant and civil rights icon Leah Chase as its 2018 Humanist of the Year. The award is given annually by the state’s humanities council as part…
Read MoreAwards include Lifetime Achievement, Documentary Film of the Year, Museum Exhibit, and more.
Read MoreThe LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2017 Humanities Awards.
Read MoreThe LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2017 Humanities Awards.
Read MoreThe LEH is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Humanities Awards for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the humanities.
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