The Pioneers in World History Award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of individuals to world history studies that have advanced the field in a significant way. The award is presented at the annual conference.

The deadline for nominations is 15 March of each year.

Past Recipients 

2024

• Marc Jason Gilbert

2023

• Bennett Sherry
• Merry Wiesner-Hanks

2022

• Bob Bain
• Heather Streets-Salter

2021

• Connie Hudgeons
• Kerry Ward

2019

• Carter V. Findley
• Deborah Smith Johnston

2018

• Roger B. Beck
• Linda J. Black

2017

• Craig Lockard
• David Northrup

2016

• Anand Yang
• Howard Spodek

2015

• Sharon Cohen
• Candice Goucher

2014

• Alfred J. Andrea
• John R. McNeill

2013

• Ane Dulac Lindvedt
• Patrick Manning

2012

• Ross E. Dunn
• Michele V. Forman

2011

• Liu Xincheng
• Jerry H. Bentley

2010

• Heidi Roupp
• Kevin Reilly

2009

• Alfred W. Crosby
• William H. McNeill