NSW PREMIER’S HISTORY AWARDS

The NSW Premier’s History Awards are national awards, made to Australian historians in recognition of distinguished achievement in scholarly writing and publication and in the presentation of history in non-print media. The 2009 awards, each valued at $15,000, are:

• The Australian History Prize for a book on Australian history.
• The General History Prize for a book on international history.
• The NSW Community and Regional History Prize for a book which contributes to the understanding of community, institutional, urban or regional history in New South Wales.
• The Young People’s History Prize for a book or audio/visual presentation which increases the historical understanding of children and young adults.
• The Multimedia History Prize for the presentation of history utilising non-print media (including film, television, radio, CD-ROM, DVD or website).

Closing Date for the 2009 NSW Premier’s History Awards: Friday 17 April 2009.

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