Autry Public History Prize

The Autry Public History Prize is awarded annually to media exhibits, public programs, or written works that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past or serve as a model of professional public history practice in the history of the North American West. The award consists of a $1,000 prize and a certificate to the award recipient. The prize is made possible by the generous support of the Autry Museum of the American West. Eligible projects may include media such as web pages, web-based video, audio, blogs, documentaries, and films; public programs such as lecture series, walking tours, oral history projects, outreach activity, educational offerings, and workshops; written works such as research reports, brochures, working papers, or historical fiction that contribute to larger public history efforts; and exhibits in museums, cultural centers, historic sites, and other public venues. Academic non-fiction books and journal articles are not eligible for this award. To be eligible for the award in 2026, the project must have been completed in 2025.