Founded in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Council in 2022, the Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities is awarded annually. The award recognizes an organization which has demonstrated significant engagement with and impact through community-focused public humanities work in New Jersey.

Founded in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Council in 2022, the Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities is awarded annually. The award recognizes an organization which has demonstrated significant engagement with and impact through community-focused public humanities work in New Jersey.

Community History participants work closely with their communities to learn about and share their untold stories. Participants receive instruction on public history practices, develop projects in a collaborative environment, and receive funding from NJCH to launch projects in their communities.