Call for Nominations: Oral History Association Awards

Book Award, The OHA Book Award recognizes a published book that uses oral history to make a significant contribution to contemporary scholarship; and/or significantly advances understanding of important theoretical issues in oral history; and/or is an outstanding example of sound oral history methodology.

Deadline: April 1, 2026

Stetson Kennedy Vox Populi (“Voice of the People”) Award

The Stetson Kennedy Vox Populi Award honors individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement in using oral history to create a more humane and just world with special consideration given to candidates whose body of work is substantial enough to be regarded as a significant achievement. 

Deadline: July 1, 2026

OHA Article Award

The OHA Article Award is an honorific award to recognize a published article or essay that uses oral history to make a significant contribution to contemporary scholarship; significantly advances understanding of important theoretical issues in oral history; and/or is an outstanding example of sound oral history methodology.

Deadline: July 1, 2026

Mason Multi-Media Awards,

The OHA Elizabeth B. Mason Multi-Media Award recognizes outstanding oral history projects, collections, exhibits, and multimedia presentations for the public.

Deadline: July 1, 2026

More information and links to nomination forms.

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