On May 23, 2012, the Illinois Humanities Council honored Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill with the Public Humanities Award at the IHC's annual Public Humanities Awards Luncheon. The award is given annually to individuals for their contributions to public understanding of the role the humanities play in enriching civic life and strengthening communities, Bette and Bruce are recognized for their work in bringing civic purpose to cultural life. For more info, please visit the Illinois Humanities Council website, www.prairie.org