For immediate release | May 11, 2010
ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵlaunches its Awards, Grants & Scholarships resource
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CHICAGO – The Awards, Grants & Scholarships resource () is now available to the public for searching or browsing the many ways that ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵoffers recognition. Included in the resource are all of the books awards, professional recognition awards, grants, scholarships and “best of” lists that ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵand its Divisions, Offices, and Round Tables offer throughout the year.
The database contains most of the available data back through 2004. The information can be broken down by type of award, ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵunit, or by doing a specific search.
Feedback on this resource can be given on ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵConnect .
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Rebecca Gerber
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