Distinguished Fellow Award 2026
Recognizing Excellence in Leadership and Service
The Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CALACS) invites nominations for its prestigious Distinguished Fellow Award.
This honor celebrates members and individuals whose outstanding contributions have advanced CALACS' vision and mission of fostering scholarship, collaboration, and understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Learn more about our vision at: yorku.ca/research/calacs/vision
Congress details: yorku.ca/research/calacs/congress
Nomination Criteria
Strong nominations will demonstrate:
- Exceptional contributions – Outstanding and longstanding record of publication, scholarship and teaching in the area of Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Academic leadership – Strong record of advancing Latin American and Caribbean Studies within the academic community in Canada and/or internationally
- Leadership within CALACS – Service on the Board of Directors, contributions to the Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CJLACS), securing funding, expanding institutional partnerships, enhancing outreach initiatives, or advancing the Association's strategic objectives
Submission Requirements
Please submit the following materials through this webform:
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- Letter(s) of nomination outlining the candidate's academic and other qualifications for this award
- Summary of positions held within CALACS (including role and duration) and/or special contributions to the Association
If you know whether the nominee plans to attend the 2026 Congress, please indicate this in your nomination letter. All nominations will be retained for consideration in future award cycles.