The Phi Beta Kappa Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities

The Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities is given by the Phi Beta Kappa Society to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of the humanities. The award includes a cash prize and a medal named for Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, whose gift of $25,000 enabled the Society to create the award in 1970. Recipients are honored at the Triennial Council Meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Nominations for this award are accepted every three years, with a call for nominations issued a year prior to each Triennial Council through the Key Reporter, the General Newsletter, and social media. The nomination process requires a detailed letter of recommendation, a copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae, and the nominator's contact information. The award recognizes career achievements and significant contributions to advancing the humanities.