Kemper and Leila Williams Prize in Louisiana History

The Kemper and Leila Williams Prize in Louisiana History, offered annually by The Historic New Orleans Collection and the Louisiana Historical Association since 1974, recognizes excellence in research and writing on Louisiana. The prize, which includes a cash award of $1,500 and a plaque, is presented each March at the LHA’s annual meeting.

The 2022 Winner
Kathryn Olivarius, Necropolis: Disease, Power, and Capitalism in the Cotton Kingdom, published by the Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

2023 Nominations: The Williams Prize Committee invites nominations of works published in the 2023 calendar year exploring any aspect of Louisiana history and culture, or placing Louisiana subjects in a regional, national, or international context. Submit four (4) copies of the nominated work AND four (4) copies of the nomination form to the address listed on the form.

Deadline: Nominations for the 2023 Williams Prize should be received by Friday, January 12, 2024.