Vermont History Day Special Prizes

Thank you to all of the sponsors 

who support the work of Vermont History Day students!


Students with outstanding projects can win a special prize at Vermont History Day.

Consult the official list for 2025 special prizes.

*New* Changes in 2025

Special Prize judging will occur BEFORE the contest beginning this year. In an effort to ensure that each project is given the consideration that it deserves, all project materials must be uploaded to Zfairs no later than March 24, 2025. 

  • For students competing in the paper, website, and documentary categories there is no change. These categories have always had to upload their projects approximately two weeks before the contest.  
  • To be considered for a Special Prize, students competing in the exhibit category must:
    • upload their written materials (process paper and annotated bibliography)
    • upload one, high-resolution photograph of their exhibit
  • To be considered for a Special Prize, students in the performance category must:
    • upload their written materials (process paper and annotated bibliography)
    • upload a copy of their script

Educator Awards

Shelburne Museum Award
Sponsored by the Shelburne Museum

Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Teacher Award
Sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation

Learn More

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Visit Our Contest Registration Page for More Information on Special Prize Nominations