January 25 is the last day for sending in nominations for the 2008 Governor's Humanities Awards. Think about the people who are shaping your community and telling its story. Who stands out in your mind? Is it a teacher in your local school who is creating interest by breathing new life into history and literature? Is it a volunteer at the historical society whose dedication to preserving your community’s heritage deserves to be recognized? Is it an author who is making the community story wider by bringing in new voices or stories?
If so, I hope you will consider the criteria for nominating such a person for the 2008 Governor's Humanities Awards. The Humanities Awards recognize exemplary teachers of English, History, or Languages; individuals who have done exemplary work to help communities understand their heritage; and authors of books related to the human experience in Missouri.
Please see our web site for the guidelines: | 
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