Awarded annually, when merited, two awards made on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of History for outstanding essay writing. One award will be given to the student(s) writing the best essay on freedom of the press and/or the right of access to the use of this medium by individuals and organizations. The other award will be given to the student(s) writing the best essay on Canadian foreign policy. Preference may be given to a student(s) writing on issues related to government, media and Canadian foreign policy.