GUIDELINES FOR THE 2025 RICHARD BARKSDALE HARWELL BOOK AWARD
The Atlanta Civil War Round Table is now accepting nominations for the 38th
awarding of the Richard Barksdale Harwell Book Award. This annual prize for the best
book on a Civil War subject published in the preceding year, honors the high
standards of Civil War historiography set by Richard Harwell. Books to be
considered for this year's award must have been published in 2024.
While any book on the subject of the Civil War published in the appropriate year
may qualify for consideration, entries are judged by the Harwell Committee on a
variety of factors. Some of these factors include: originality of subject or
treatment; historical accuracy; effectiveness of presentation; and the degree of
original contribution to Civil War literature. Additional factors such as first
time authors, western theater topics, etc. may also be considered.
NOMINATION SOURCES: Nominations for the Harwell Award may come from
publishers, authors, or members of the Atlanta Round Table. Additional nominations
may be made by members of the Harwell Committee.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: To be considered for this year's award, all
nominations and copies of books from publishers or authors, must be received by
the Atlanta Round Table by December 31, 2024.
SELECTION DATE: The Harwell Book Award Committee will make its selection
by March 15, 2025. The winning author will be scheduled to appear as a
speaker before the Atlanta Round Table (usually at the November meeting) to receive
the award.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES: Publisher or Author -- Submit three finished copies (no galleys) of the book,
along with contact information to:
Atlanta Civil War Round Table
Richard Barksdale Harwell Award Committee
c/o Robert Fugate 3160 Lemons Ridge Drive Atlanta, GA 30339
Publishers and authors are welcome to submit more than one work for
consideration.
Atlanta Round Table Members -- Submit, in writing, the name of the author,
title of the book and a short statement of why you recommend the book, to any
member of the Harwell
Book Award Committee or the Executive Board.
Please address all other inquiries concerning the Harwell Book Award to:
Richard Barksdale Harwell Award Committee
c/o Robert Fugate 3160 Lemons Ridge Drive Atlanta, GA 30339
E-Mail: rfugate1864@gmail.com
