ASA prizes recognize outstanding published books, articles, and essays; unpublished papers and dissertations; exemplary service and professional achievement; and work that advances the public good.
Please note that the deadlines below apply to the 2026 awards cycle. 2027 deadlines will be announced soon.
Want to see who won in 2026? Click here for the Prize Booklet!
| Prize | 2026 Deadline |
|---|---|
| John Hope Franklin Prize for Best Book in American Studies | March 15th |
| Lora Romero Prize for Best First Book | March 15th |
| Ralph Henry Gabriel Prize for Best Dissertation | June 1st |
| Gloria E. Anzaldúa Prize for Outstanding Independent Scholars, Contingent, or Community College Faculty | June 1st |
| Bode-Pearson Prize for Outstanding Contribution to American Studies | N/A for 2026 (only awarded in odd-numbered years) |
| Angela Y. Davis Prize for Outstanding Public Scholarship | June 1st |
| Mary C. Turpie Prize for Teaching, Advising, and Program Development in American Studies | June 1st |
| Wise-Susman Prize for Best Student Paper at the Annual Meeting | August 1st |
| Yasuo Sakakibara Prize for Best Paper by an International Scholar at the Annual Meeting | August 1st |
| Constance M. Rourke Prize for Best Article in American Quarterly | N/A |