GUAA & Clerc Cultural Committee Awards

GUAA Awards

The GUAA presents three annual awards: GUAA Advocacy and Social Justice Award in honor of Gertrude Scott Galloway, ’51, PhD ’93 & H-’02 To an individual who has been a strong advocate for social justice for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Outstanding Young Alumnus Award To a young Gallaudet alumnus or alumna who has graduated or left the University within the past 15 years and has accomplished some notable achievement in his or her personal or professional life that brought favorable recognition to the University. GUAA Service to Others Award in honor of Pauline ‘Polly’ Peikoff, E-’36 To individuals within the deaf community who have contributed significantly to the community, especially as volunteers.

Clerc Cultural Committee Awards

The Clerc Cultural Committee Awards were established by the CCC and GUAA to honor outstanding contributions to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The 3 Awards: Innovation, Art, and Advocacy are presented to either an individual, group or organization that has made outstanding efforts at the local, state, national or global level. Nominees may be either deaf or hearing and do not have to be alumni of Gallaudet University. Nominations can be made by anyone. A second nominator is required for the nomination to be considered and cannot originate from a current member of the CCC. All nominations submitted may be considered for up to two award cycles.

Clerc Cultural Committee Award Nomination

Nominations can be made by anyone. A second nominator is required for the nomination to be considered and cannot originate from a current member of the CCC. All nominations submitted may be considered for up to two award cycles.

Nominations for the 2023 Awards are now being accepted.

The deadline for submission is February 1, 2023

Please email guaa@gallaudet.edu for any questions.

Past Deadline to submit nomination

To view the archived LCCF Awards, please visit the Archived Laurent Clerc Cultural Fund Awards