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From corporate giving to individual sponsorship, every gift helps keep this award alive for years to come.
Join honorary hosts David Hogrefe & Brian Kemp as a Thurber Prize Host Committee Member. Our Host Committee comprises of individuals that go the extra mile to support The Prize at the $1,000 tier or above.
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Corporate Giving
Join us in celebrating The 23rd Thurber Prize by becoming a sponsor today!
Contact Michele at msavoldi@thurberhouse.org for more details.
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Please contact Michele Savoldi, Director of Development & Marketing at msavoldi@thurberhouse.org.
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We've got the answers to your questions.
Seriously, if you have any questions about The Thurber Prize, we have the answers.
We have three finalists each year out of the hundreds of submissions that we receive from authors all across the country. From indie self-pubs to best-selling authors and everything in between, these writers try their chance at taking home the coveted Thurber Prize each year. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started in the field, this award show is made by and for the industry to celebrate the very best in humor writing.
The live award show allows you to see the finalists read and be awarded in real time. The show is also jam-packed with music, dance, and comedy to give you an unforgettable evening of humor.
Shhh... The judging process is top-secret... Just kidding. Any author from around the country with a qualifying book is able to submit their work for consideration. Once submissions close for the year, our panel of national judges quickly gets to work reading and scoring each book. This process is done in two rounds of judging which gives us our top six to seven, top three, then eventually our winner who is awarded the evening of the show.
Each year, the live show is attended by industry professionals, humor and/or writing enthusiasts, fans-of-the-authors, and many other people who just want to have a good time!