The Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit
Forecasted
The Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit from the Society for Classical Studies honors outstanding scholarly books that advance classical studies.
Funder: Society for Classical Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application opens, projected) | March 2027 (full application/nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No cash award; this is an honor recognizing an outstanding scholarly book in classical studies.
Summary: Annual award recognizing exceptional scholarly books that significantly advance the field of classical studies.
Key Information: This is the Society's highest honor for scholarly books; no financial prize is given.
Description
The Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit is the premier honor bestowed by the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) for scholarly books. Established in tribute to Charles J. Goodwin, a distinguished member and benefactor, the award celebrates authors whose published works have made outstanding contributions to classical scholarship. The award recognizes books that advance the study and understanding of classical antiquity, with recipients honored for their impact on the field.
