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The Kirk Center now annually awards a $50,000 grand prize that recognizes and encourages the best writing, creative works, actions, and new media communications defending free speech and expression.
In addition, promising writers will be awarded $12,500 free speech research and writing grants to pursue projects that enhance our understanding and advocacy of Free Speech rights.
Together, the main prize and research and writing grants will support those making an outstanding case for the perennial wisdom and ongoing necessity of the American tradition of free speech.
I encourage you to nominate worthy candidates for the main McLellan Prize of $50,000. Also, I would encourage promising journalists and scholars to apply for our free speech research and writing grants. These individuals, groups, publications, or organizations will go a long way to advancing our understanding of and appreciation for freedom of speech and of all our First Amendment freedoms. More information and the nomination and applications can be found on our website here.
I hope you will help us realize the promise of the McLellan Prizes. And please plan to join us on November 19 at the National Press Club in Washington for a celebratory night to remember. Save the date!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey O. Nelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director & CEO
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