Erik Barnouw Award

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must submit network or cable television film or video (concerned with American history) on an half inch video cassette. Only video programs released January 1 through December 31 are eligible.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Organization of American Historians's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the December 1, 2026 deadline.

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