The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s History Division is soliciting entries for its annual award for the best journalism and mass communication history book. The winning author will receive a plaque and a $500 prize at the August 2024 AEJMC conference in Philadelphia. Attendance at the conference is encouraged as the winner will be honored at a History Division awards event. The author also will be invited to discuss the winning book during a live taping of the Journalism History podcast, which traditionally takes place during the reception.  

The competition is open to any author of a media history book regardless of whether they belong to AEJMC or the History Division. Only first editions with a 2023 copyright date will be accepted. Entries must be received by February 1, 2024. Submit four hard copies of each book or an electronic copy (must be an e-Book or a pdf manuscript in publisher’s page-proof format) along with the author’s mailing address, telephone number, and email address to: 

Gwyneth Mellinger, AEJMC History Book Award Chair 

James Madison University 

54 Bluestone Drive, MSC 2104 

Harrisonburg, VA 22807 

If you have any questions, or to submit electronic copies, please email Book Award Chair Gwyneth Mellinger at mellingx@jmu.edu.