The Chief Minister's Northern Territory History Book Award is the premier prize for written works pertaining to the history of the Northern Territory of Australia. Establishment The award began in 2004. It was created to recognise "the scholarly, literary and creative achievements" of Australian writers and to encourage the documenting of history of the Northern Territory. The inaugural winner was Dr David Bridgman for "Acclimatisation: architecture at the Top End of Australia. The award is administered by Northern Territory Library. Winners and finalists Source: Northern Territory Library Notes See also New South Wales Premier's History Awards List of history awards List of Australian literary awards Victorian Community History Awards Australian History Awards Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History Western Australian Premier's Book Awards External links Northern Territory Library Australia history-related lists Australian non-fiction book awards History Awards History awards Awards established in 2004