CLEL Bell 2022 Awards Nominations
Title Suggestions are now open for the 2023 CLEL Bell Awards. The Selection Committee nominates titles based on suggested titles and their own research, beginning in late summer. Subscribe the the CLEL Bells blog to keep updated on nominated titles.
To suggest a title, please submit a Title Suggestion Form. Each suggested title is reviewed by the CLEL Bell Awards Selection Committee and considered for nomination. Submissions will close November 18, 2022. You may find the selection criteria for the Bell Awards here.
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