background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(83, 105, 128);">Please note: only one vote per person. Voting will close May 1, 2026. The winner of the 2025 Common Ground Research Networks Book Prize will be informed and an announcement will be made public on June 31st, 2025.

Seeds of Change: Women Cultivating Food Sovereignty in Hawai‘i and Aotearoa by Monique Mironesco

Indigenous women in Hawai‘i and Aotearoa lead food sovereignty through storytelling, resistance, and ecological knowledge—Seeds of Change shares their voices, visions, and models for just food futures.

The Case Against Disclosure: Defending Creative Autonomy in the Age of AI by James Hutson and Daniel Plate

This title challenges the push for AI transparency, arguing that creators owe no explanation for their methods. A bold defense of creative autonomy in an era of institutional overreach.

Six Peaks Speak: Unsettling Legacies in Southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country by Barry Golding

Six Peaks Speak enables the fascinating stories and continuing legacies of six Australian mountains to be heard from a multidisciplinary perspective, from deep time and First Nations perspectives to the present.

Ordered Steps: The Life and Career of Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley by Amelia K. Amaki

From Mississippi cotton fields to Acting U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley shattered barriers and inspired future healthcare leaders. Her faith and leadership transformed medicine, leaving an enduring legacy.

Constructivist Co-Curation: A Method of Interweaving Museum and School‑Based Art Education by Viki D. Thompson Wylder and Marcia Meale

A groundbreaking method that unites museum and school educators in co‑curating exhibitions and art projects, breaking down institutional barriers to enrich learning, engagement, and meaningful museum experiences.

American Misfit: In Search of Reality by Matthew Motyka

"Can America be generous yet hard to love?" Matthew Motyka’s American Misfit intimately blends personal narrative with historical insight, exploring why immigrants struggle to truly belong.

The annual Publishers Prize recognizes authors and series editors of exceptional books that were published within the last year by Common Ground. It is awarded on the basis of a contribution to emerging and timely debates, as well as an emphasis on social impacts: manifest in commitment to social justice, principles of equality, or sustainability agendas. The aim of the award is to encourage and reward the publishing of scholarly works that have a social impact represented either in their innovative methods or thematic originality.

2025 Publisher's Prize: Finalists