Next Award Year: 2021

This prize, established by the AHA Council in 1981, is offered every five years for the most outstanding reference tool in the field of history. It is named after Waldo G. Leland, a distinguished contributor to bibliographical guides, who served as secretary to the Association from 1909 to 1920. “Reference tool” encompasses bibliographies, indexes, encyclopedias, and other scholarly apparatus. The award is honorific. See the list of past recipients. The general rules for submission are:

1. Books with an copyright between 2016 and 2020 will be eligible for the prize in 2021.
2. Nominators must complete an online prize submission form for each book submitted.
3. One copy of each entry must be sent to each committee member and clearly labeled “Leland Prize Entry.” Electronic copies may be sent only to committee members who have indicated they will accept them.

Please Note: Entries must be received by May 15, 2021, to be eligible for the 2021 competition. Recipients will be announced on the AHA website in October 2021 and recognized during a ceremony at the January 2021 AHA annual meeting.

For questions, please contact the Prize Administrator.