JWHA Books & Articles Award Nominations
Nominations deadline: April 6, 2026.
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Please select an award for the book category. Nominations may be made in multiple categories but receive only one award.
Best Book
Best Anthology
Best Biography
Best Documentary History
Please select an award for the article category. Nominations may be made in multiple categories but receive only one award.
Best Historical Article
Best Theological Article
Criteria (check all that apply).
Nominees must include substantive content about Community of Christ history or other related denominations in the Latter Day Saint movement.
Nominees must be published in the calendar year prior to the award (i.e., January 1-December 31, 2025).
Nominees must have a clear research methodology with a knowledgeable approach to the subject material, a clearly stated thesis, and well-developed and well-supported argumentation with a balanced approach, particularly on points of controversy.
Nominees must contain factual and accurate documentation with corroborating source material — including an appropriate familiarity and use of primary and secondary sources — and care to position the argument in the broader historical context, religious studies, and national/international history where relevant (e.g., footnotes, endnotes, appendices, bibliography, index).
Nominees must be well written (clear, concise, readable) with appropriate attention to organization, transitional elements, and interesting and specific supporting details.
Nominations may be made in multiple categories but receive only one award.
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