Phoenix Award Committee

The Phoenix Award Committee selects the recipient of the Phoenix Award and the Phoenix Honor Book. The committee sponsors a panel annually at the Association's conference.  

Composition of the Committee:

The Phoenix Award Committee consists of five members. Four committee members are elected for staggered three-year terms. The committee chair is appointed by the ChLA president with the approval of the Executive Board for a term of three years, which is renewable.

Committee Members:

Chair: Anastasia Collins, Simmons University, 2025-2028
Sabrina Carnesi, University of Washington-Seattle, 2024-2027
Anne Anderson, Independent Researcher, 2024-2027
Emma K. McNamara, Ohio State University/ University of the District of Columbia, 2025-2028
Hebah Uddin, University of Pittsburgh, 2025-2028

ChLA Awards and Grants Coordinators:

Pete Kunze, Tulane University
Poushali Bhadury, Middle Tennessee State University
Gabrielle Atwood Halko, West Chester University

Phoenix Award Winners