Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism

The Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism is awarded annually to the author of the most outstanding book published in English on any aspect of the history of journalism, concerning any area of the world, and any period. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional scholarship in journalism history and is named in honor of Eugenia Palmegiano (1939-2024), professor emerita of history at Saint Peter's College who specialized in bibliographies on the Victorian era. Books that focus on the recent past should have a significant historical component. Books that deal with journalism in relation to other forms of mass communication are eligible for consideration. The prize is open to both authors and publishers for nomination, with publishers able to submit multiple entries and books eligible for multiple AHA prizes. The current prize amount is $1,000. Recipients are announced on the AHA website in October and recognized during a ceremony at the AHA annual meeting in January. The award supports scholarly excellence in the field of journalism history and encourages continued research into the historical development of journalism across different time periods and geographical regions.