U.S. Hillman Book Prize Grant

U.S. Hillman Book Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 09, 2025

Summary

The U.S. Hillman Book Prize, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, honors exceptional journalism that serves the common good. Open to global journalists, it recognizes books published in English in the U.S. within the last year. Winners receive a $5,000 honorarium and a certificate at an annual ceremony in New York City. The foundation also promotes entries with a U.S. impact while continuing the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice.

Overview

Canadian Hillman PrizeU.S. Hillman Prize for Newspaper JournalismU.S. Hillman Prize for Magazine JournalismU.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis JournalismU.S. Hillman Prize for Broadcast Journalism Sidney Hillman Foundation The Sidney Hillman Foundation honors excellence in journalism in service of the common good. Our awards and programs honor the legacy and vision of union pioneer and New Deal architect Sidney Hillman. U.S. Hillman Book Prize Hillman Prize winners will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium and a certificate at our annual ceremony to be held in New York City.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The contest is open to journalists and subjects globally, although book must have been published in English in the U.S in the last calendar year. You may nominate your own work or someone else's.You may apply on your own, or be entered by your outlet/organization. There is no limit to the number of entries one outlet may make. The foundation will continue the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice.All Hillman Prize entries will be automatically considered for this award as well.

Ineligibility

Self-published books are not eligible.