Nomination Form"The Revolutionary Legacies First Book Prize"

The Jack Miller Center invites nominations for The Revolutionary Legacies First Book Prize, which honors the most distinguished first book by a new author that significantly enhances our understanding of the American Revolution, the Founding Era, and their enduring legacies. Eligible works may address any aspect of this broadly defined period, spanning from approximately 1754 to 1826. This annual prize will be awarded to the best first monograph published in calendar year 2024 or 2025.

The recipient will receive $3,000, and the award will be presented on October 11th, 2026, at the Jack Miller Center and American Revolution Institute’s conference, “The American Revolution and Its Legacies: Independence and a Candid World.”

If you would like to nominate a book for the Revolutionary Legacies First Book Prize, please complete this form by April 17th, 2026. Once we receive your nomination, we will follow up with shipping instructions. All books must be shipped by April 30th, 2026. Please note that the Jack Miller Center is not responsible for delayed, lost, or incomplete shipments.

For further assistance, please contact Elliott Drago (EDrago@gojmc.org).

Important Requirements, Dates, and Details

Nomination Requirements

First book by a new author
Publication window between January 1st, 2024, and December 31st, 2025
Author's C.V.
A nominating letter outlining why the book merits consideration for this prize.
Four (4) physical copies of the book must be mailed to the prize committee. If only e-books, PDFs, or digital review copies are available, please contact the review committee in advance.

Submission Dates:

Nomination forms must be completed by April 17th, 2026
All books must be shipped by April 30th, 2026

Award Dates:

Notification date: August 15th, 2026
Award Ceremony: October 11th, 2026; Anderson House, Washington, D.C.

Award Details:

The winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a commemorative award.
Two finalists will each receive a certificate of distinction.
Travel and accommodations for finalists to the award ceremony will be provided by the Jack Miller Center.

Nominator Information

Please select one of the following:

I am submitting my own book for consideration.I am submitting a book by another author for consideration.I am a publisher nominating a book by one of our authors.

Nominator Information

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Nominee Information

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Book Information

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Was this manuscript based on a dissertation?

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Has this book received other prizes or nominations?

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Eligibility Confirmation

I confirm this book is the nominee's first published monograph.

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I confirm this book was published between January 1st, 2024 and December 31st, 2025.

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Nominee's C.V.

Nominating Letter

Terms and Conditions Acceptance

If selected as a finalist, the nominee agrees to attend the awards ceremony on October 11^th, 2026.

I understand travel and accommodations will be provided by the Jack Miller Center.

By submitting a nomination for this prize, you agree that, if your nomination is selected as winner, you will allow the Jack Miller Center to promote the author's name, book, and relevant photos to a national audience in print and digital communications, including social media. Winners will be asked to provide a headshot, bio, cover image, and summary statement on their book.

I certify that all information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I accept the terms and conditions of the prize.

I accept the terms.

The Revolutionary Legacies First Book Prize Submission

Thank you for your submission(s), the Jack Miller Center appreciates your support.