McKay Book Prize Nominations

The Vergilian Society invites nominations of books publsihed in 2025 or 2026 for  the Alexander G. McKay Book Prize for the best book in Vergilian studies. The prize, which is accompanied by a cash award of $500 or a life membership in the Vergilian Society (valued at $800), is awarded every other year to the book that, in the opinion of the prize evaluation committee, makes the greatest contribution toward our understanding and appreciation of Vergil or topics related to Vergil. Works of literary criticism, biography, bibliography, textual criticism, reference, history, archaeology, and the classical tradition are all eligible, provided that Vergilian studies represent a significant portion of the discussion. The winner is recognized at the Vergilian Society session at the annual meeting of the Society for Classical Studies.

The authors of books being considered for the McKay Prize must be members of the Vergilian Society at the time their books are submitted.

A copy of each book to be considered, and an email listing any book sent, should be sent to both members of the prize evaluation committee by October 30. Copies may be submitted in the traditional book form, or preferably in digital form. For the addresses of the prize evaluation committee members and for any questions about the competition, please contact the Vergilian Society President, Professor Zara Torlone <torlonzm@MiamiOH.edu>