Charles W. Conn
The Charles W. Conn Historical Writing Award...
is presented by the Church of God Historical Commission for the most outstanding published contribution to Church of God history and heritage. Two awards may be granted each International General Assembly period provided quality publications are nominated to the Commission: one award for an article-length publication and one award for a book-length publication.
Purpose
In keeping with the Purpose and Objectives of the Historical Commission, the Award is presented to encourage the writing and publication of books and articles related to the history and heritage of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).
Criteria
· Must be an original work.
· Must meet established standards of historical writing including a writing style that is consistent with and suitable to the intended audience and accuracy in historical detail.
Definitions
· “Article-length” is considered approximately fifty pages or less and is most often published as part of a periodical or a single chapter within a multi-authored book. This may include a self-contained work that is not more than fifty pages in length.
· “Author” may include co-authors.
· “Book-length” is considered a self-contained text and is usually more than fifty pages.
· “Original work” means that reprints are not eligible. This does not exclude revised editions that contain significant new material, anthologies, or edited works in which the editor invested considerable effort in compiling, editing, and introducing the writings of others.
· “Outstanding” means marked by excellence in quality. Literary style will vary depending on the content and the intended audience.
Nominations
· Nominations to the Historical Commission must be received no later than February 1 of each International General Assembly year. The Historical Commission will announce the presentation of the Award no later than the International General Assembly.
· Nominations should be made on the approved nomination form, available below. Each nomination must include a copy of the published work.
· Nominations may be made by the author, the publisher, or any other interested person.
· More than one publication by the same author may be nominated although authors are encouraged to submit their “best” work in each category.
· Nominations of “non-English” publications must include a significant English summary of the publication and two letters of recommendation.
-Again, each nomination must include either a physical or a digital copy of the published work.
Physical copies should be sent to:
Charles W. Conn Historical Writing Award
c/o Dixon Pentecostal Research Center
260 11th Street NE
Cleveland TN 37311
Digital copies can be submitted within the form below.
Selection
The Historical Commission will appoint a review committee to evaluate submissions and make recommendations to the Commission.
Award Presentation
Each Award will include a letter of commendation and a cash gift of $500 for the article-length Award and $1,000 for the book-length Award (providing funds are available). In the case of co-authors, the cash gift will be divided equally.
is presented by the Church of God Historical Commission for the most outstanding published contribution to Church of God history and heritage. Two awards may be granted each International General Assembly period provided quality publications are nominated to the Commission: one award for an article-length publication and one award for a book-length publication.
Purpose
In keeping with the Purpose and Objectives of the Historical Commission, the Award is presented to encourage the writing and publication of books and articles related to the history and heritage of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).
Criteria
· Must be an original work.
· Must meet established standards of historical writing including a writing style that is consistent with and suitable to the intended audience and accuracy in historical detail.
Definitions
· “Article-length” is considered approximately fifty pages or less and is most often published as part of a periodical or a single chapter within a multi-authored book. This may include a self-contained work that is not more than fifty pages in length.
· “Author” may include co-authors.
· “Book-length” is considered a self-contained text and is usually more than fifty pages.
· “Original work” means that reprints are not eligible. This does not exclude revised editions that contain significant new material, anthologies, or edited works in which the editor invested considerable effort in compiling, editing, and introducing the writings of others.
· “Outstanding” means marked by excellence in quality. Literary style will vary depending on the content and the intended audience.
Nominations
· Nominations to the Historical Commission must be received no later than February 1 of each International General Assembly year. The Historical Commission will announce the presentation of the Award no later than the International General Assembly.
· Nominations should be made on the approved nomination form, available below. Each nomination must include a copy of the published work.
· Nominations may be made by the author, the publisher, or any other interested person.
· More than one publication by the same author may be nominated although authors are encouraged to submit their “best” work in each category.
· Nominations of “non-English” publications must include a significant English summary of the publication and two letters of recommendation.
-Again, each nomination must include either a physical or a digital copy of the published work.
Physical copies should be sent to:
Charles W. Conn Historical Writing Award
c/o Dixon Pentecostal Research Center
260 11th Street NE
Cleveland TN 37311
Digital copies can be submitted within the form below.
Selection
The Historical Commission will appoint a review committee to evaluate submissions and make recommendations to the Commission.
Award Presentation
Each Award will include a letter of commendation and a cash gift of $500 for the article-length Award and $1,000 for the book-length Award (providing funds are available). In the case of co-authors, the cash gift will be divided equally.