The SAMLA Studies Award is presented at the annual convention to the author of an outstanding scholarly book published during the previous calendar year. The award provides a $1,000 honorarium to the author and a complimentary convention registration for the year when the award is to be given. The winner is selected by the SAMLA Studies Award Committee and will be announced in August. Nominated books must adhere to the highest standards of scholarship and criticism and offer a significant contribution to its field. SAMLA members, scholarly and commercial presses may make nominations (self nominations are also welcome). SAMLA asks that no more than two books are nominated from a single press.

To make a nomination, complete a nomination form and submit six copies of the published work to Lara Smith, Business Manager, SAMLA, Georgia State University , Department of English, General Classroom Building 923, 33 Peachtree Center Avenue , Atlanta , Georgia 30303. Questions may be directed to engljs@langate.gsu.edu.