This prize was created in honor of the late Professor Howard R. Lamar, who was a past-President of the WHA and one of the organization's founding members. Howard was known for his generosity to colleagues, friends, and especially to his Graduate Students.
The Howard R. Lamar Award for Mentoring is awarded annually to a WHA member who has provided outstanding encouragement and support of the personal and professional development of graduate students or early career scholars outside as well as in the classroom. Recipients will demonstrate high standards of integrity and ethical conduct while providing ongoing advice and guidance to assist students and early career scholars achieve intellectual and professional breakthroughs. Mentors beyond university and college faculty, such as independent scholars, editors, archivists, leaders of research centers, museums, historical societies, and granting agencies will also be considered for this award.
WHA members are invited to send their nominations directly to the award committee members. The nomination should include evidence directly from those students and young scholars who benefited from the individual’s time and efforts. The winner will receive a $500 check and a certificate.
-2026 Awards Cycle opens January 15, 2026
-2026 Award Nomination Deadline: May 15, 2026
The WHA office sends notifications to selected award recipients at the end of August.
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