The NSW Premier's History Awards honour distinguished achievement in the interpretation of history, through both the written word and non-print media by Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia.
[1] The State Government of New South Wales, Australia established the Premier's History Awards in 1997, which were devised by members of the History Council of NSW including Max Kelly, Paul Ashton and Shirley Fitzgerald.
Mike Carlton was the winner of this sub-category for his book First Victory (published by Random House).
The State Record established the prize in recognition of the contribution to history and archives of NSW by John and Patricia Ward.
This award was for a "major work" relating to the Australian Federation period focussing on the political, social and cultural issues of Australia at that time.