Frederic G. Melcher Book Award

The Frederic G. Melcher Book Award is given annually to a work published in the United States during the past calendar year judged to be the most significant contribution to religious liberalism. The award is in the form of $2,000 cash plus a certificate given in memory of the former dean of American publishers, and is sponsored by the UUA.

The funds for the Melcher Award were bequeathed to the UUA in 1980, by Daniel Melcher, son of Frederic G. Melcher, founder of Publishers Weekly and distinguished Unitarian layman, designated for the Frederic G. Melcher Book Award. The Award is given annually to a work judged to be the most significant contribution to religious liberalism.

Frederic Melcher conceived the idea of the Award as an extension of liberal religion, but he died before the first award was made in 1964. His son continued the award after his death.

All submissions must be nominated by either a Melcher judge or by the publisher. The panel of judges are listed on the Melcher Book Award Committee website.

Nominations due: January 31

Send entries to:

Nancy Lawrence
Melcher Award Nominations
Unitarian Universalist Association
25 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108

More Information

• Marilynne Robinson Accepts the 2005 Melcher Book Award for Gilead
• History of the Frederic G. Melcher Book Award
• Past Recipients

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