Awards
Distinguished Feminist Award
The Distinguished Feminist Award, first presented in 2009, honors a person who, through his or her art, scholarship, or advocacy, has advanced the cause of equality for women in the arts. This award replaces the Annual Recognition Awards given by CAA’s Committee on Women in the Arts (CWA) from 1996 to 2008 at an Annual Conference ceremony.
Past Winners
Read a list of all winners of the Distinguished Feminist Award.
Recipients of the CWA Annual Recognition Awards have included Agnes Gund, Louise Bourgeouis, Linda Nochlin, Nancy Spero, Betye Saar, and Moira Roth, among others.
Award Nominations
To nominate a person for the 2010 award, please see the instructions on the nominations page.




