National Humanities Medal

The National Humanities Medal is an American award that is annually bestowed to individuals, groups, or institutions for their contributions to the humanities. Established in 1997 as the successor to the Charles Frankel Prize, the medal recognizes those who have "deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities, broadened our citizens' engagement with the humanities, or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to important resources in the humanities".

Designed by David Macaulay, a 1995 Frankel Prize winner, the bronze medal is typically awarded by the U.S. President, with recipients selected in consultation with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).