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The ASH Valorisation Award is presented every other year to (a) member(s) of ASH. The award recognises an individual or team’s ability to reach new audiences, demonstrating a lasting impact on the public. The award is accompanied by a prize of € 250.

2022-2023

David de Boer was awarded the prize for his work on raising public awareness on the importance of migration in Dutch history. This was done through a wide range of media to reach such as a book, tv, radio and public lectures to reach a wide audience.

Honorable mentions for the ASH Valorisation Award 2022-2023 are: Peter van Dam and Marin Kuijt for their work about the gas extraction and the parliamentary inquiries, Vincent Kuitenbrouwer with MediaOorlog and Laura van Hasselt with Geld, geloof en goede vrienden.

2021-2022

Bart Wallet was awarded the prize for his work on the refutation of a publication alleging that the notary Arnold van den Bergh betrayed the Secret Annexe where Anne Frank and family members were in hiding. 

2020-2021

Anique Hamelink was awarded the prize for her work on Roman clothing, jewelry and hairstyles in the Roman period. As a historian and jewerly designer, she has lent her expertise to numerous events aimed at the general public, TV-programmes, and the National Museum of Antiquities. 

2019-2020

Anne Lot Hoek was awarded the prize for her work on the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia and the decolonization of Indonesia. As a historian and journalist she regularly publishes in written media, and she has also appeared on radio and TV.

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