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Name of Prize Prize Sponsor Prize Description
American Labor History American Labor Studies Center

American Federation of Teachers		 This prize is for the outstanding entry in the senior and junior division that focuses on a facet of the history of the American labor movement.
Senior Division: Sponsored by the American Labor Studies Center
Junior Division: Sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers
African-American History – Junior Division Kevin Buckner & Lynda DeLoach This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category and from junior division which focuses on African American history.
African-American History – Senior Division The Association for the Study of African American Life and History This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category and from Senior division which focuses on African American history.
Civil War History The Civil War Preservation Trust Sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation and stewardship of our nation's historical, cultural, and environmental heritage through preservation of significant Civil War battlefields and supporting preservation and education programs. This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category and from either division which focuses on the history of the American Civil War.
Constitutional Rights In History The Bill of Rights Institute Sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-profit organization that develops instructional materials and educational programs on America's Founding documents and principles, this prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category from both the senior and junior divisions which documents and analyzes how individuals have exercised their constitutional rights throughout American history.
20th Century Political History The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute The prize is for the study of political history during the Roosevelt era and is awarded to an outstanding student project in any category in both senior and junior divisions. Applicable projects include those on Franklin or Eleanor Roosevelt, the study of WWI, the Great Depression, the New Deal, WWII, the United Nations, the Cold War, Civil Rights and Human Rights.
George C. Marshall 20th Century George C. Marshall Foundation Sponsored by the George C. Marshall Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding entry whose research and presentation relate to aspects of the life and times of George C. Marshall, including World War I, the Civil Conservation Corps, World War II, the early period of the Cold War, the Marshall Plan, women and minorities in the military, the American Red Cross, and other issues of military and diplomatic history, and the social consequences thereof, in the first half of the 20th century. The George C. Marshall Foundation was created to preserve the legacy of Gen. Marshall and to promote the ideals and values of disciplined selfless service, hard work, integrity, devotion to duty and compassion, which characterized his life.
History in the Federal Government Society for History in the Federal Government Sponsored by the Society for History of the Federal Government, a national professional organization open to all that are interested in federal history programs and the history of all branches of the U.S. government. The prize is awarded to the best entry in the senior division, in any category, illuminating the history of the American federal government.
History of Agriculture and Rural Life Agricultural History Society Sponsored by the Agricultural Historical Society the prize is awarded to the best project in either division, in any category, focused on the history of agriculture and/or rural life in any country or time period. The Agricultural Historical Society was founded in 1919 to promote the study of the history of agriculture and rural life in America and throughout the world.
History of the American Presidency The Truman Library Institute Sponsored by the Truman Library Institute, this prize is awarded to the entry in any category and from either division that best demonstrates the contributions made by an American president in U.S. or World History.
Immigration History Award Lombardo Family This prize is given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the study of Immigration history. The prize is award to an outstanding student project that documents and analyzes Immigration to the United States. The subject(s) can be an individual, group(s), a right, challenge(s), triumph(s), or any topic that has historical significance, influence or impact. The project should explain why the subjects (s) is/are important and place it/them in historical context.
Irish or Irish-American History Ancient Order of Hibernians Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), the prize is awarded to two projects in either junior or senior divisions, in any category. These outstanding entries demonstrate excellence in the study on presentation of Irish/Irish-American History. The AOH and LAOHis the oldest, largest, and most prominent Irish Catholic fraternal organization in the nation. It was founded in New York City in 1836 and presently has a membership that exceeds 100,000. The medals awarded with this prize are in honor of Commodore John Barry, USN (1745-1803), who was a native of Ireland and Father of the U.S. Navy.
Lee Allen History of Baseball Award Society for American Baseball Research Sponsored by the Society for American Baseball Research, an association of over 6,000 individuals who enjoy reading, writing, talking, and learning about all aspects of baseball. The Lee Allen prize honors the best entry in any category and in either division relating to baseball which best demonstrates research skills, accuracy, and an appreciation of the national pastime. The prize is named in honor of Lee Allen, the historian at the National Baseball Hal of Fame and Museum from 1950-1969.
Military History Historical Miniature Gaming Society Sponsored by the Historical Miniature Gaming Society (HMGS) which exists to promote, aid and assist in the fostering of the education of historical gaming and military history. Through this prize HMGS is promoting an understanding of military history by rewarding outstanding research which explicates the role of military institutions, strategies and conflicts in shaping military operations or national interests. The HMGS Military History special prize is given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the study of military history in any category and in either division. The subject or subjects can include military institutions and organizations; individual or groups; campaigns, battles or any topic that has historical significance, influence or impact on the art of military science.
U.S. Constitution Award National Archives and Records Administration Sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration, the prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in each division in any category that uses the records of the Federal government to either illuminate the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution or to focus on Constitutional issues throughout American History.
Captain Ken Coskey Naval History Prize Naval Historical Foundation Sponsored by the Naval Historical Foundation, whose mission for over eighty years has been to preserve and promote America's proud naval heritage. The prize is named for retired naval aviator Captain Ken Coskey, who served his nation with distinction throughout a long career including nearly five years as a Vietnam War POW. During his fifteen years in leadership roles at the Naval Historical Center and the Naval Historical Foundation, he became a strong supporter of National History Day. The award is given to the best entry on naval history in any category and in either division.
Outstanding Entry on Colonial America or Revolutionary History Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Sponsored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a Foundation dedicated to teaching, preservation, study, and presentation of the colonial American and Revolutionary period, the prize recognizes demonstrated excellence in the study of colonial American or Revolutionary period history. The prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in either junior or senior divisions, in any category that documents and analyzes a colonial American or Revolutionary period subject (s).
United State Marine Corps History Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Sponsored by the Marine Corps Historical Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting the study of Marine Corps history and traditions, this prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category in either the junior or senior division that demonstrates an appreciation of Marine Corps History.
Women's History Journal of Women's History and

The Coordinating Council for Women in History		 Sponsored by the Journal of Women's History and the Coordinating Council for Women in History, , this prize is awarded to the best project in either division, in any category, that focuses on the contribution, accomplishments, experiences, and perspectives of women in U.S. history.

The Journal of Women's History (JWH) is dedicated to publishing the best scholarship in women's history and stimulating dialogue of substantive issues in the field. The winners of the Women's History Special Prize will be featured in JWH.
World War II National World War II Museum The National World War II Museum illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays. This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in both the junior and senior divisions that involves World War II history.
Outstanding Entry on an International Theme The History Channel This award goes to the best SENIOR entry that focuses on an international topic and provides research from sources outside of the United States.
Outstanding Entry Tied to an Historic Site The History Channel This award goes to the best SENIOR entry that uses at least one historic site as a major focus for entry research and presentation.