The American Society for the History of Rhetoric (ASHR) invites nominations for its 2026 Mentor Award.
The ASHR Mentor Award honors an exemplary mentor in the field of rhetorical studies, whose record of supporting students and other young scholars embodies the standards and values of the discipline.
Please submit nomination materials to Jennifer Keohane, chair of this awards committee, at jkeohane@ubalt.edu. The deadline for nominations is November 1.
To be considered for the award, nomination materials should include:
- A 1 to 2-page letter of nomination from the person submitting the materials
- Up to two additional letters of support from individuals who have worked closely with the nominee
- An up-to-date copy of the nominee’s CV
- Optional:Additional supporting materials, such as representative comments from current or former students and colleagues, evidence of excellence in mentoring such as previous awards, etc.
Submissions will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Consistent, on-going, and superlative support for others working on projects related to the history of rhetoric
- Specific support and advocacy for students, community members, and/or colleagues historically marginalized within the study of the history of rhetoric
- Investment in mentorship roles that extends beyond the requirements of the nominee’s paid positions
- Evidence of the mentor’s lasting impact within the field of rhetorical history, on the nominee’s campus, and/or in larger communities
ASHR membership is not required for award consideration, but please do consider the benefits of joining.
Please submit all materials via email (MS Word or PDF) to the selection committee chair, Jennifer Keohane, at jkeohane@ubalt.edu.
The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2026.
For more on ASHR awards, including a list of past winners, click here.
Jennifer Keohane
ASHR Vice President
Associate Professor
University of Baltimore
jkeohane@ubalt.edu