The Longman–''History Today'' Awards is the name of an annual awards ceremony, run by
Longman
Longman, also known as Pearson Longman, is a publisher, publishing company founded in 1724 in London, England, which is owned by Pearson PLC.
Since 1968, Longman has been used primarily as an imprint by Pearson's Schools business. The Longman ...
and ''
History Today
''History Today'' is a history magazine. Published monthly in London since January 1951, it presents authoritative history to as wide a public as possible. The magazine covers all periods and geographical regions and publishes articles of tradit ...
'' magazine, in which prizes are presented in various categories "to promote the study, publication and accessibility of history to a wide audience." The awards, given in memory of one of the founding editors of ''History Today'',
Sir Peter Quennell, are announced at a gala event in London each January.
The award categories are:
*The Trustees Award: given to a person or organisation that has done most to promote history over the last year or years.
*Book of the Year: given for an author’s first or second book.
*Picture Researcher of the Year: given to a researcher who has done outstanding work to enhance a text with the creative, imaginative and wide-ranging selection of appropriate images.
*Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year: for the best dissertation presented by a final-year undergraduate at a British university.
Past winners
(note: in 2012 the decision was made to rename the awards for the year in which they are given. Hence, there is no award for 2011).
The awards were apparently discontinued after 2019, though no formal announcement appears to have been made.
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2010
2009
2008
2007
See also
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List of history awards
This list of history awards covers notable awards given to people, a group of people, or institutions, for their contribution to the study of history. It is organized by region. The entries name the prize and sponsoring organization, give notes on ...
References
External links
Longman-''History Today'' Awards website
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History awards
Award ceremonies