By Humanities Nebraska
Humanities Nebraska (HN) is seeking nominations for the annual Sower Award in the Humanities, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the public understanding of the humanities in Nebraska. The nomination deadline is June 12.
The Sower Award will be presented prior to the 31st annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities, which will be held Oct. 27, 2026, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. Featuring author Nathaniel Philbrick, the program will focus on Revolutionary War history in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Anyone may nominate individuals who have made a significant contribution to public understanding of the humanities in Nebraska via a commitment of time, expertise, resources, or any combination of the above.
The selection committee will consider nominees’ contributions to history, literature, culture and other areas of the humanities and how this has inspired and enriched personal and public life in Nebraska. Previous awards have recognized many different kinds of contributions, including the work of humanities scholars who have taken the humanities to the public beyond their classroom, volunteers who have enhanced the cultural life of their state, journalists and filmmakers who have brought the humanities to bear on important public issues and philanthropists who have contributed to the cultural vitality of Nebraska.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the HN website: HumanitiesNebraska.org and must be postmarked or emailed by June 12. For more information, please contact Humanities Nebraska at hannah@humanitiesnebraska.org or 402-474-2131.