AHA - The Award for Scholarly Distinction

Organization: American Historical Association

This award was established to honor senior historians in the United States. According to the selection criteria, recipients must be senior historians of the highest distinction who have spent the bulk of their professional careers in the United States. Generally, they must also be of emeritus rank, if from academic life, or equivalent standing otherwise. Under normal circumstances the award is not intended to go to former presidents of the Association; rather, the intent is to honor persons not otherwise recognized by the profession to an extent commensurate with their contributions.A nominating jury appointed by the AHA Council will review the nominations and will recommend up to three individuals for approval at the Council's spring meeting. The honoree(s) will be announced at the Association's annual meeting.