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We work longer hours, commute longer hours, are continually barraged with information and interuptions.… The human brain wasn’t meant to multi-task so constantly. The humanities give us an opportunity for quiet moments of reflection. They offer us perspective.

 Carol Cassella
Anesthesiologist and best-selling author of Oxygen and Healer
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Humanities Washington Award

The 2011 Humanities Washington Award

Humanities Washington Award

Extraordinary Individuals and organizations are working throughout Washington State to ensure that the humanities are a part of our lives.

The Humanities Washington Award recognizes outstanding and exemplary achievement in the public humanities. This award is presented annually to an individual or organization whose time and talents enlarge the meaning of the humanities in our lives and whose work reflects the spirit and programs of Humanities Washington.

2011 Hank CramerThe 2011 honoree is folksinger/storyteller Hank Cramer, a talented musician and performer who makes his home in the Methow Valley. He will receive the honor at a luncheon from 12-1:30 p.m. July 22 at the Sun Mountain Lodge near Winthrop.

For those guests who will need accommodations, the Sun Mountain Lodge has generously extended a reduced rate of $120/night for Thursday, July 21 and $175/night for Friday, July 22, depending on availability.  To reserve, call the Reservations Office at 800-572-0493, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. any day of the week and mention you are participating in the Humanities Washington Award event. 

The Humanities Washington Award was initiated in 1995 in memory of Heather C. Frank of Yakima. Frank was a dedicated and articulate supporter of the public humanities throughout her lifetime and gave generously of herself to a variety of cultural community activities.


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