Nominations for the 2026 Historian Awards are now open. 

The HCSA Historian Awards were launched in 2012, and seek to recognise the outstanding achievements of an individual or group who have made a major contribution in the field of history in South Australia. These achievements can encompass, but are not limited to, history teaching, historical research and scholarship, teaching, raising community awareness of our history and heritage (for example through presentations, exhibitions, traditional and digital publications), and strengthening the profile of history. 

The awards may be awarded in the following categories: 

• Historian of the Year
• Emerging Historian
• Life Long Historian
• Digital Technologies Award (Individual or Group)
• Community History (Individual or Group)
• Regional History (Individual or Group)
• Oral History Excellence

The Nominations for the 2026 Historian Awards are open. Submissions close at 5pm, Friday 3 April 2026. 

How to nominate

Please complete the nomination form setting out the case for the nominee/s in terms of how their achievements align with the award’s criteria. 

A suggested citation could follow the following outline: 

• Relevant background and relevant employment/volunteering/experience in history related fields 

• Achievements/outputs (for example: publications, exhibitions and positions held) 

• Community involvement and contribution 

• Innovation/further details of interest 

 

*Note: Nominations may be considered for up to three years following the initial application.