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Year-end message from JWHA President, Matt Harris
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Mark your calendars: Awards deadline is April 6, 2026
Awards Nominations
Have you seen exceptional scholarship you would like to recognize? Are you particularly proud of something you’ve written? Is there a student in your life you think deserves recognition? We’re seeking nominations for the John Whitmer Historical Associations awards, honoring the best books and articles published in 2025. Nominations include awards for best books in various categories or thought-provoking articles covering a variety of topics. Don’t miss the deadline and let’s celebrate excellent scholarship at our 2026 conference! The nomination deadline is right around the corner: April 6, 2026. Visit JWHA.info for more information or click here to submit your nomination.
2026 Conference Guest Rooms
Crossroads of Identity, Community, and Technology
September 24-27
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Call for Papers
We have a room block reserved at Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs for September 23 through September 27, 2026, $150 per night. Booking your room is simple, click here, and select the visit the booking page (blue box) to receive the conference rate. Make your room reservations early, the room block closes August 25, 2026.
2026 Membership Renewal Reminder
Your 2026 membership renewal is due December 31, 2025. If you’ve already renewed, thank you. If not, renew today to avoid interrupting your membership benefits. Membership renewal notices were mailed in October, if you’d like to receive an invoice, send your request to jwha@jwha.info.
You can check your membership expiration in the footer of this message.
Thank You
gen·er·ous
[ˈjen(ə)rəs]
- (of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected:
That truly defines our JWHA membership. In addition to the funds raised in our Capital Match Campaign, $7,993.42 was donated for operations. Through the Giving Tuesday scholarship fundraising $791 was received to support up and coming scholars.
If you would like to join in supporting our mission, it’s not too late—your gift helps us continue our important work of fostering scholarship and community. You can donate online, or mail a check to:
JWHA
P O Box 496
Independence, Missouri 64051
We appreciate cash donations; we are blessed by the time and talent donated by our Board, committee members and volunteers.
JWHA is truly
grate·ful
[ˈɡrātf(ə)l]
- feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful:
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If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please contact us at jwha@jwha.info. We always appreciate your input.
