October 22, 2018

Nominate the best in Public History!

Help us recognize those who put history to work in the world! Over $7,000 in  award money is available. Guidelines as well as current and past recipients are listed at: http://ncph.org/about/awards

Recipients will be honored during the National Council on Public History annual meeting, March 27-30, 2019 in Hartford, CT.

Due November 1, 2018

NCPH Book Award
A $1,000 award for the best book about or growing out of public history published in 2017 or 2018.

Robert Kelley Award
A $500 award honoring distinguished achievements by individuals, institutions, or nonprofit or corporate entities for making history relevant to the public.

Due December 1, 2018

Excellence in Consulting Award
Up to two $500 awards for outstanding work and contributions by consultants or contractors.

Outstanding Public History Project Award
$1,000 recognizing a project—digital, print, film, exhibit, etc.—that contributes to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past or that serves as a model of professional public history practice.

New Professional Award
Two $500 travel grants to enable new professionals, practicing public history for no more than three years, to attend the 2019 NCPH Annual Meeting.

Michael C. Robinson Prize for Historical Analysis
A $500 cash award rewarding historical studies that contribute directly to the formation of public policy.

Due January 1, 2019 (new deadline!)

Student Project Award
A $500 travel grant to attend the 2019 NCPH Annual Meeting, recognizing the contributions of student work to the field of public history.

Graduate Student Travel Award
Five travel grants of up to $300 each for graduate students presenting (session, poster session, or working group) at the 2019 NCPH Annual Meeting.