Arrell M. Gibson Award

The Arrell M. Gibson Award is presented annually by the Western History Association to recognize outstanding scholarship in Native American history. The award honors essays or articles published in journals or anthologies that demonstrate significance to the field of Native American history, meaningful contributions to knowledge, and exceptional literary quality. Named after historian Arrell M. Gibson (1921-1987), who specialized in Oklahoma history and Native American studies, this award carries a monetary prize of $500. No time period or geographic restrictions apply to eligible submissions, allowing for a broad range of historical scholarship to be considered. The award reflects the Western History Association's commitment to recognizing and promoting excellence in scholarship that centers Indigenous peoples and their histories.