Alice Smith Prize in Public History

DEADLINE: SUBMISSIONS DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2024

The Alice Smith Prize in Public History honors a public history project completed in the previous calendar year (2023) that contributes to broader public reflection and appreciation of the Midwestern past. The prize is named after the director of research at the Wisconsin Historical Society from 1947 to 1965 who authored six books and numerous articles on the state's history.

Projects by individuals, groups, community organizations, businesses, or other organizations or work done in support of such projects may be nominated. Projects may include, but are not limited to, the following areas: media, exhibits, public programs or written works (such as research reports, brochures, working papers, or historical fiction) that broaden public history understanding. Non-fiction books and journal articles are not eligible for this award.

Submission Procedures

First, complete this Submission form. Then, email the PDF file or URL link with the subject line “2023 Alice Smith Prize in Public History Entry” to the committee members listed on the form. Email submissions must include the name of the project, contact information of project participants, and any materials documenting the project. Entries should be emailed to each committee member on or before March 31, 2024.