The Western History Association sponsors two awards for articles published in the Western Historical Quarterly.

Oscar O. Winther Award

The Oscar O. Winther Award is a $500 award that recognizes the best article published in the WHQ.

For details on the award and a list of previous award winners, visit the Oscar O. Winther Award description.

Awardee Maurice Crandall, WHQ Editor Anne Hyde, and WHA President Kelly Lytle Hernández, October 25, 2024

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Bert M. Fireman and Janet Fireman Award

The Bert M. Fireman and Janet Fireman Award is a $1,000 award that recognizes the best student article published in the WHQ.

For details on the award and a list of previous award winners, visit the Bert M. Fireman and Janet Fireman Award description.

Awardee Daniel A. Grant, WHQ Editor Anne Hyde, and WHA President Kelly Lytle Hernández, October 25, 2024

Three people in front of the WHA photo background with one holding a plaque.