The annual Jonathan Hughes Prize is awarded to recognize excellence in teaching economic history. Jonathan Hughes was an outstanding scholar and a committed and influential teacher of economic history. The prize includes a $1,200 cash award. The winner is selected by the EHA Committee on Education and Teaching.

 

The Committee on Education of the Economic History Association invites nominations for the 2026 Jonathan Hughes Prize for Excellence in Teaching Economic History. Letters of nomination should state what qualities of excellence the candidate’s teaching of economic history has embodied. The strength of nominating letters will be the primary basis for selecting the pool of finalists for the prize. Strong nominating letters should provide first-hand accounts of how the nominee has proved to be an inspirational class-room teacher or thesis supervisor. After arriving at a short list of finalists, the committee will gather further supporting information. Anyone is eligible to write a letter of nomination.