The Working-Class Studies Association issues a set of awards to recognize exemplary new work in our growing field. To date there are seven categories:

For single published articles or series, broadcast media, multimedia, and film in media and journalism

For published books of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and other genres

For published books for academic or general audiences

For books by writer(s) of working-class origins that speak to issues of the working-class experience in academia

For published articles or essays for academic or general audiences

For completed dissertations

For significant service and contribution to the field