The Chattanooga Area Historical Association's James W. Livingood Historian of the Year Award recognizes individuals whose scholarship, leadership, publications, preservation efforts, and public service have made significant contributions to the understanding and preservation of the history of Chattanooga and the surrounding region.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Claud Wilson |
| 2025 | Sam Elliot |
| 2023 | Karen Diamond |
| 2022 | Maury Nicely |
| 2021 | Jerry Summers |
| 2020 | William B. Raines |
| 2019 | Frank M. Robbins III |
| 2018 | Mary Helms |
| 2017 | Linda MInes |
| 2016 | Smith Murray |
| 2015 | LaVonne Jolley |
| 2014 | Jim Ogden |
| 2013 | Dr. John Farr |
| 2012 | James L. Douthat |
This list will be updated as additional award recipients are identified from Association records.
For information about the Historian of the Year Award or to provide information regarding past recipients, please contact the Chattanooga Area Historical Association.