The Society for Women in Philosophy kindly asks for nominations for the Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2012.

Nominations deadline: March 31st, 2012.

Each year the Society for Women in Philosophy comes together to honor a woman philosopher whose contributions to the support of women in philosophy and to philosophy itself are outstanding and merit special recognition. A panel and reception celebrating the honoree’s accomplishments will be organized for the Eastern Division meeting of the American Philosophical Association, Dec. 27-30, 2012.

Nominees do not need to work or live in the United States to qualify.

Nominations should include: (1) a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vita, (2) a minimum of two supporting letters, by SWIP members in good standing, which summarize the nominee’s contributions to philosophy and support of women in philosophy. At least two-thirds of letter writers for any nomination must be members of a division of the society for women in philosophy, in good standing. To join or renew membership see links on: http://www.savannahstate.edu/eswip/

Please e-mail all nominations to Maeve O’Donovan, ESWIP Executive Secretary, modonovan AT ndm.edu, no later than Thursday, March 31, 2012