Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy.

You may nominate yourself or (with their consent) another person or organisation.

To Apply

Complete the nomination form below and submit it by 17:00 AEST 21 August.

To complete the nomination form you will need to supply:

• contact and nominee name and details
• a statement summarising the nominee’s advocacy
• a statement explaining why the nominee deserves this recognition
• nominee CV or a career summary

In addition:

• up to 5 items of evidence of advocacy can be uploaded
• one document containing testimonials in support of the nominee can be uploaded

If you have any enquiries please email

The Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy was established in 2020 to recognise the efforts of a group or individual that has advocated for the value of history, the work of historians and/or the importance of an education in history.

The prize is named in honour of Ms Jane Hansen AO whose passion for history and its advocacy is widely acknowledged. Through the Hansen Little Foundation, which aims to create a legacy of significant and positive change that inspires and enables Australians, Ms Hansen has provided generous philanthropic support for history and historians in a number of organisations, including the History Council of Victoria.

An annual prize of $1000 is offered. Winners will also be recognised with a certificate, acknowledgement via the HCV’s publications and social media, and year-long membership to the HCV Friends. The winner is announced in conjunction with the HCV’s Annual Lecture each year.

Nominations (by others, or by self) will require the submission of examples of the person’s advocacy of history (e.g. through radio, tv, newspaper, social media, letter-writing etc.) plus the results and responses. The prize is administered by the Board of the HCV.

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