Costume Society of America Fellow Honor

Eligibility

Costume Society of America Fellow Honor, with an application deadline in October, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Costume Society of America Fellow Honor is the highest honor bestowed by CSA. It recognizes the dedication, commitment, leadership, and outstanding contributions of CSA members to the Costume Society of America and to the field of costume. Candidates must have been a member of CSA for a minimum of 10 years; have worked professionally in the field of costume; have promoted the field of costume through scholarly output; and have, through their significant contributions, increased the visibility and reputation of the field of costume and of the Costume Society of America. Each nomination for the Fellow Honor requires a sponsor, or several people serving as co-sponsors; all sponsors must be members of the Costume Society of America. To nominate a candidate, sponsors must contact the potential nominee and secure their consent to be nominated. Then, by October 15, 2024, sponsors must fill out the submission form which includes: a brief overview of how the sponsor knows the nominee, including in what capacity and how long; a brief statement of how the nominee meets the specific eligibility criteria, including specific contributions that led to the sponsor's support of the nominee; and a brief description of why the nominee deserves the designation of Fellow, including specific examples of exceptional service to and leadership of CSA and to the field of costume. The Fellow Honor Committee chair verifies the eligibility of each nominee and notifies the sponsor(s). Sponsors of eligible nominees are then responsible for assembling the nominating packet and submitting it by November 15, 2024. Nomination packets must include the sponsor(s) letter of support, which serves as a cover letter; the nominee's resume or CV; a list of the supporters whose letters are included; a summary of highlights mentioned in the supporting letters; and ten letters of support from CSA members, and optional additional letters of support from non-CSA members. Please visit the award's website or contact the Costume Society of America for more information.