Michael P. Malone Award

The Western History Association offers the Michael P. Malone Award for the best article, essay, or commentary on state, provincial, or territorial history in North America appearing in a periodical publication. Articles should concentrate on events of historical significance centering on a state, province, or territory in North America. The award recognizes excellence in historical scholarship focused on regional history across North America. Named after Michael Peter Malone (1940-1999), a preeminent Montana historian and former president of Montana State University, this award continues his legacy of promoting scholarship in Western and regional history. Nominations must come from journal editors, with each journal limited to nominating one article per year. The award includes a $500 prize and is presented annually by the Western History Association.