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Name of Prize Prize Sponsor Prize Description
African-American History Prize The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, National Capital Parks-East, National Park Service Sponsored by The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, National Capital Parks-East, National Park Service, which preserves the home of the legendary Dr. Carter G. Woodson located in Washington, D.C. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry in either division whose research and presentation relates to and/or is inspired by the life and times of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
American Labor History American Labor Studies Center The American Labor Studies Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, analyze, create and disseminate labor history and labor studies curricula and related materials, This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category, in either division that involves American Labor History. 
Civil War History The Civil War Trust Sponsored by the Civil War Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation and stewardship of our nation's historical, cultural, and environmental heritage through preservation of Civil War battlefields and Civil War education. This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category and from either division that focuses on the history of the American Civil War.
George C. Marshall 20th Century George C. Marshall Foundation Sponsored by the George C. Marshall Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in either division whose research and presentation relate to aspects of the life and times of George C. Marshall, including World War I, the Civilian 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.
George Washington Leadership in History Prize George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, & Gardens Sponsored by George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, & Gardens, the home of our nation's first president, this prize will be awarded in both the junior and senior divisions to an outstanding entry on leadership (either individual or collective) in history that illustrates the vision, civic character or other leadership qualities demonstrated by George Washington in his roles as commander in chief of the Continental Army, presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention, entrepreneur, and/or first president.
History of Congress Award Association of Centers for the Study of Congress Sponsored by the Association for the Study of Congress (ACSC), this prize is awarded to an outstanding entry in any category and from either divisionwhich has as its primary focus the history of Congress. The ACSC supports a wide range of programs designed to inform and educate students, scholars, policy-makers, and members of the general public on the history of Congress, legislative process, and current issues facing Congress.
History in the Federal Government Society for History in the Federal Government Sponsored by the Society for History in 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 any category, in either division, which illuminates the history of the American federal government.
History of Agriculture and Rural Life Agricultural History Society Sponsored by the Agricultural History 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 History Society was founded in 1919 to promote the study of the history of agriculture and rural life in America and throughout the world.
Immigration History Award Lombardo Family This prize is given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the study of immigration history. The prize is awarded to an outstanding student project in either division 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 which has historical significance, influence or impact. The project should explain why the subject(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 LOAH are 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 that are 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 Hall of Fame and Museum, 1950-1969.
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 any category and in both Junior and Senior divisions 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: preservation, education and commemoration of naval history since 1926. The prize is named for retired naval aviator 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 the teaching, preservation, study, and preseantation 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 both Junior and Senior divisions, in any category that documents and analyzes a colonial American or Revolutionary period subject(s).
United States Marine Corps History Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage 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. The topic MUST NOT BE ON NAVAJO CODE TALKERS.
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 perspectivesof 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. The 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 on an international topic and provides research from sources outside of the United States.
Outstanding Entry Tied to an Historic Site The History Channel The award goes to the best SENIOR entry that uses at least one historic site as a major focus for entry research and presentation.