Congratulations to current GSU Rhetoric and Composition PhD student Helen Cauley who has been named the 2016 recipient of the Beacon Society Award, an annual prize that goes to “an individual, society or organization that has made a significant contribution to exposing young people to the study of Sherlock Holmes stories.” The award is presented by the Beacon Society, an international organization and subset of the Baker Street Irregulars, the “enthusiasts” group founded in 1934 with chapters around the world. Its mission is to “serve as a link to other scion societies, providing teachers with local resources to bring the magic of Sherlock Holmes to life in the classroom.” Helen will be traveling to New York in January to accept the award during the Society’s meeting.

Helen is currently working on her dissertation research related to the study of Sherlock Holmes and his works. Congrats, Helen!