The Lifetime Achievement in Creative Scholarship was launched in 2026 and honors a faculty member (or retired faculty member) who has exhibited evidence of an extensive media-related creative scholarship record, or significant sustained impact on students’ creative work, usually over at least a twenty-year span. This award is in recognition of their creative scholarly output.

• Winners are recognized at a BEA awards ceremony held during BEA’s annual convention held in Las Vegas, NV each April.
• A complimentary registration to attend BEA’s annual convention.
• A plaque to recognize the recipient for their service and distinction. 

Each LACS nomination is considered active for three years. The committee will contact the nominator if they need updated information within that time.