Randolph-Macon Woman's College - Pearl S. Buck Award Pearl S. Buck, Class of 1914 is a distinguished alumna of Randolph-Macon Woman's College. Ms. Buck was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Pearl S. Buck Award recognizes a remarkable woman whose life and work represent compassion, creativity, commitment to human rights, care for children, and a positive vision of the world community. In honor of Buck's accomplishments as a humanitarian and a writer, the Pearl S. Buck Award recognizes women whose lives and achievements reflect Buck's passions. Eligibility: All candidates must be female and receive a nomination. Award: A $10,000 honorarium. Deadline: April 1, 1998. To nominate a candidate, please send a letter of nomination, along with the nominee's curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and addresses of two references to the Pearl S. Buck Award Committee. Supporting documents, such as articles about the nominee's accomplishments or other awards received, may also be attached to the nomination letter. Contact: Randolph-Macon Woman's College Pearl S. Buck Award Committee Office of the President 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526 Web: