Our Award Programs
We administer several award programs each year that recognize extraordinary contributions to the academic study of religion and the public understanding of religion.
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Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion
This award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the public understanding of religion.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
September 16, 2026 6:00 pm ET
AAR Religion and the Arts Award
Presented to an artist, performer, critic, curator, or scholar who has made a recent significant contribution to the arts and religion.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
September 16, 2026 6:00 pm ET
The AAR Lawrence H. Mamiya Excellence in Public Service Award
Awarded to an AAR member whose extraordinary contributions to public service, advocacy, and community service have improved the world at large. (Next award: 2027)
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
September 16, 2026 6:00 pm ET
AAR Journalism Awards
Recognizes excellence in in-depth reporting on religion across two categories: Best In-Depth Newswriting and Best In-Depth Multimedia Journalism.
AAR Religion and the Arts Book Award
Recognizes new scholarly publications that make significant contributions to the study of religion and the arts.
AAR Best First Book in Religious Studies
Competition for the AAR Best First Book in Religious Studies.
AAR Book Awards
Awards recognize new scholarly publications that make significant contributions to the study of religion.