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AWARDS

Each year the society awards six prizes for various types of historical publications and efforts furthering the understanding and history of the federal government:

Book Prize

Diversity, Equity, incLusion, and accessibility  Award

Society for History in the Federal Government Member Prize

Prize for Historic Preservation and Exhibitions

Excellence In New Media Award


General Requirements for Awards

Authors, editors, publishers, members of the society, or others who have knowledge of the eligible works may submit entries through the guidelines on each award page. Self-nominations and nominations on behalf of others are welcome.

Submissions should be received by January 15, 2024, but proofs of works to be published before December 31, 2023, will be accepted with the understanding that copies of the published work will be sent to the Awards Committee chair as soon as possible, but no later than January 15, 2024.

Please contact us at shfg.award@gmail.com with any questions.




INDIVIDUAL HONORS

The society awards three prizes to recognize service to the profession not necessarily associated with publication, historic preservation, or public interpretive display. 

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Award
The most prestigious service award, given every three years, recognizes outstanding contributions to the study of the federal government’s history. A recipient of this award does not need to be a society member.

The Roger R. Trask Award
This honors historians whose work reflects the unique importance of federal history and the mission of the society. The annual award winner delivers the plenary address or, alternatively, participates in the plenary panel at the society’s annual meeting. His or her remarks are subsequently published in the society’s online journal. The award is open to those who work in federal history, and it recognizes outstanding contributions to the study of the federal government’s history. The recipient of this award must be a member of the society. Nominations are solicited from the full membership and the Executive Council will make the final selection.

Requirements:

  • Statement on the nominee’s qualifications
  • Nominee’s bio or CV

The Maryellen Trautman Award
This award recognizes outstanding service to the society. It honors an individual who has been actively involved in and have served as an exceptional representative of the society. The recipient of the award must be a current member of the society. Nominations are solicited from the full membership and the Executive Council will make the final selection.

Requirements:

  • Statement on the nominee’s qualifications
  • Nominee’s bio or CV



           

Society for History in the Federal Government 
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Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044

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