Young Historian Awards

The Young Historian Project has been celebrating the achievements of young historians in primary schools for over 25 years. It is largely funded by the Historical Association and the Spirit of Normandy Trust. The annual Young Historian Awards scheme is the centrepiece of its activity. The Young Historian Project seeks to encourage young people to be active historians and to encourage their teachers in this great endeavour.

"Thank you for the opportunity your prizes offer for our young historians to get researching. It is proving a superb way for them to build up their historical interests as they work towards the Sixth Form, their university applications and far beyond." Dr Damian Kerney (Head of History – Lancing College)

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  • Young Historian Awards 2026 – take part (Secondary prizes)

    10th September 2025

    The 2026 competition is now open. Entries close on 17 July 2026 (3 July for overseas entries). Researching, writing and presenting ideas about a historical theme or period is one of the best parts about studying history. We want young school and college aged students to get the bug for...

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  • Young Historian Awards 2025 – the winners

    4th September 2025

    Spirit of Normandy Trust SeniorAvani De Santis [Guildford Grammar School, Western Australia]Kyle Luk [Loughborough Grammar School] Caspar Wright [Wells Cathedral School] Spirit of Normandy Trust Key Stage 3 Anne Andrews [St Mary’s Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leeds]Rafferty Ludlow-Maisey [Crypt Grammar School, Gloucester]Robert Moczynski [Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield] Spirit of...

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  • Young Historian Awards 2024 – the winners

    16th September 2024

    Spirit of Normandy Trust Senior Vivaan Davda – The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai Spirit of Normandy Trust Key Stage 3 Joshua Broadbent – Royal Grammar School, Guildford Spirit of Normandy Trust Primary Salisbury Cathedral School Best School History Magazine [sponsored by the Mid-Trent and Mercia Branch] St Alban’s School Stockport...

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