This award, which honors the memory of Rivera, a transgender activist, will be given for the best book or article to appear in transgender studies this past year (2021-2022). Applications may be submitted by the author of the work or by nomination (the application requirements are the same for each; see below). A cover sheet detailing the articleÔÇÖs publication venue or bookÔÇÖs publisher, date of publication, and complete contact information for the applicant is required. Please send the entire article or, for books, the first chapter or first 20 pages in a PDF format. Applications may be submitted directly through email or through file-transfer sites such as WeTransfer. Files saved on CD are also accepted. Print copies will not be accepted.