Libris History Prize

The Libris History Prize (formerly known as Great History Prize and Historisch Nieuwsblad/Volkskrant Prize) rewards history books originally written in Dutch, that appeal to a general audience. Originality, readability and historical soundness are the most important criteria. Established in 2007, it is awarded annually since 2009 by Libris, an association of independent Dutch booksellers, and amounts to €20,000 for the winner. All applications go through a selection process out of which a longlist of ten books are selected and announced. Subsequently, another selection round takes place which nominates a shortlist of the five best books. The author of each shortlisted book receives €1,500. Typically, the (independent) jury's selection is discussed and criticized in the Dutch press.

The prize is an initiative of Historisch Nieuwsblad, Libris, the Netherlands Open Air Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the NPS/VPRO and de Volkskrant.

The Libris History Prize is the (historical) non-fiction prize in the Netherlands, while the Libris Literature Award rewards works of fiction.

Jury
The Libris History Prize jury consist of a range of regular members. The head of the jury changes on a yearly basis:


 * 2023 Kathleen Ferrier
 * 2022 Thom de Graaf
 * 2021 Khadija Arib
 * 2020 Hans de Boer
 * 2019 Sybrand van Haersma Buma
 * 2018 Jeroen Dijsselbloem
 * 2017 Lilianne Ploumen
 * 2016 Henk van Os (former director Rijksmuseum)
 * 2015 Wim Pijbes
 * 2014 Heleen Dupuis
 * 2013 Nout Wellink
 * 2012 Pieter Broertjes
 * 2011 Agnes Jongerius
 * 2010 Paul Schnabel
 * 2009 Frits Bolkestein
 * 2008 Frits van Oostrom
 * 2007 Jan Marijnissen