Apply for The History Tellers Award

Applications for the 2027 History Tellers Award will be accepted through October 23, 2026. Winners will be announced in February 2027 at the annual meeting of the Heritage Chocolate Society.

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The History Tellers Award brings attention to the great history tellers at sites across our nation, who breathe life and meaning into our history by sharing stories of who we are and where we have been.

Created by Mars, Inc. and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate, this award recognizes the dedicated and inspiring interpreters, guides, docents, artisans and re-enactors who share the stories of America’s history.

Founded in 2025, this first-of-its-kind national award honors outstanding history tellers at American history museums or sites who inspire, engage and empower audiences to learn from the past so as to envision a better future. In addition to promoting the honoree and the site they represent, Mars will award the winner $15,000.

Selection Process

Mars will rely on the assistance of a distinguished selection committee composed of museum and history experts to select the winner. The committee will consider professionalism, accuracy and the quality of an applicant’s interactions with the public, irrespective of education, training, or the size, visitation, and resources of their site.

Application Details

In addition to sharing information about the applicant’s site and what type of work they do there, we also request a video of the applicant in action in front of an audience, as well as a letter of recommendation from a manager.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a frontline history teller, regularly working with a public audience (either paid or as a volunteer), at a museum or historic site in the United States or its territories. Managers of guides and history tellers who intermittently offer public programs are ineligible.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, be sure to apply!

APPLY HERE BY OCTOBER 23RD