The World History Connected (WHC) Book Prize was created in 2023 to recognize publications of outstanding value to both research and teaching in the field of world history. Rooted in the mission of WHC journal, this new prize is being funded through the generosity of Professor Emeritus and former WHA President, Marc Jason Gilbert. The prize committee includes Dr. Cynthia Ross of Texas A&M University-Commerce (chair), Dr. Kerry Ward of Rice University, and Dr. Aims McGuinness of UC-Santa Cruz.
The winner of the WHC Book Prize will receive $500. Formal bestowal of this prize is made at the WHA