The 2013 Pennsylvania Humanities Awards will Honor Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett as a Champion of the Humanities at a Harrisburg Reception

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Join the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) for the 2013 Pennsylvania Humanities Awards Ceremony and Reception on Monday, October 7, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Main Capitol Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Statehouse. For the first time in its 40 year history, PHC will present awards recognizing individuals and organizations whose work supports and advocates for the humanities and empowers Pennsylvanians to think critically, grow and engage in their communities.

The Champion of the Humanities Award will be presented to Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett for her exemplary service and significant contributions to the public understanding of the role the humanities play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The Distinguished Service to the Humanities Award will be presented to an individual whose work has applied the humanities to raise the social, cultural and historical consciousness of people in the community. The Humanities Partner Award will be presented to an organization that has collaborated with PHC to provide humanities programs that inspire people in their communities to become more informed and engaged citizens.

"The humanities are at the heart of conversations and experiences that make a difference and change lives – from grassroots arts and cultural organizations to museums, historical societies and academic institutions – the humanities open minds and inspire cultural dialogues that connect us to our past and to one another," said PHC Executive Director Laurie Zierer.

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About PHC

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council is a 40-year old non-profit organization and a federal-state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. PHC champions the humanities through original programming, advocacy, and direct grants. Annually, more than 16,000 people attend approximately 500 programs in over 130 communities in every Pennsylvania county.

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SOURCE Pennsylvania Humanities Council