We are pleased to announce that the History of Education Society Book Prizes 2026 nominations are now open. Please see below for how to submit a nomination – you can view some of our previous winners here (please note we are also in the process of updating this page).
For books published 2023-25
The Anne Bloomfield Prize
Prize for the best book written in English on the history of education
- Nominations for books published between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2025 should be sent to Mark Freeman ([email protected]) with a short 150-200 word supporting rationale.
- Co-authored but not co-edited books may be submitted.
- Those shortlisted should ask their publisher to provide three copies of their book to the panel (postal details will be provided).
- Deadline for submissions midnight on 20 March 2026.
- The winner will be announced at the Society Annual Conference in Maynooth in November 2026.
The Kevin Brehony Prize
Prize for the best first single-authored book written in English on the history of education.
- Nominations for books published between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2025 should be sent to Mark Freeman ([email protected]) with a short 150-200 word supporting rationale.
- Those shortlisted should ask their publisher to provide three copies of their book to the panel (postal details will be provided).
- Deadline for submissions midnight on 20 March 2026.
- The winner will be announced at the Society Annual Conference in Maynooth in November 2026.