Established in 2012, the Gunson Essay prize (AU$1,000) is awarded by The Journal of Pacific History every two years in conjunction with the Pacific History Association’s biennial conference.
The prize promotes the work of scholars at the early stages of their research. It also pays tribute to Dr Niel Gunson (1930-2023), from the Australian National University, for mentoring so many students and scholars over a lifetime of dedication to Pacific history.