The Forum Prize
The Forum Prize from the Society for Classical Studies honors creative public-facing works that engage broad audiences with the ancient Greek and Roman world.
Funder: Society for Classical Studies
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 cash award, five-year Friends of the Classics membership, and an inscribed gift; awarded annually.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding public-facing, non-academic programs that creatively present the Classics to broad audiences.
Description
The Forum Prize, presented by the Society for Classical Studies (SCS), honors exceptional public engagement with the ancient Greek and Roman world through works produced outside the academy. This annual award is intended to celebrate innovative public-facing essays, books, poems, articles, podcasts, films, or other media that highlight the enduring relevance and richness of Classical antiquity for diverse, non-academic audiences. The prize aims to foster broader connections between the field of Classics and the public, rewarding creativity, outreach, and impact in a wide range of formats.
