Troyer Steele Anderson Prize

The Troyer Steele Anderson Prize is awarded to the person whom Council considers to have made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement of the purposes of the American Historical Association. The prize was established by a bequest from Frank Maloy Anderson (1871–1961), a diplomatic and constitutional historian and a life member of the AHA, in honor of the memory of his son, a historian and public servant. This is a prestigious recognition award given by the AHA to honor exceptional service and contributions to the historical profession and the Association's mission. Recipients have included individuals recognized for transforming the Association's investment and financial structures, serving as AHA parliamentarian, leading major initiatives like the Tuning project, and making significant contributions to public history and the promotion of history. The award is not given annually but rather when Council determines an individual has made particularly outstanding contributions to advancing the AHA's purposes.