Australian Army Journal Chauvel essay prize
The Chauvel Prize is an annual award presented to an eligible recipient whose published Australian Army Journal article best contributes to the debate on future land warfare.
The prize is named after Sir Henry George Chauvel (1865–1945), more usually known as Sir Harry Chauvel, who was the first Australian to reach the rank of Lieutenant General and later General. He was also the first to lead a corps and, as commander of the Desert Mounted Corps, was responsible for one of the most decisive victories and fastest pursuits in military history.
Sir Harry Chauvel is remembered for his astute professionalism in leading Army during a time of increased austerity, even while the force addressed major modernisation issues and organisational change. With Army entering a similar period, the Chauvel Prize, the premier annual essay prize, is an important part of enhancing and husbanding its intellectual capacity — in thinking, writing and arguing about the employment of land power into the future.
The Chauvel Prize winners are selected by the Australian Army Journal Editorial Advisory Board from a shortlist of candidates compiled by journal staff. Eligible recipients are current members of Army’s serving force and Australian Public Servants in the Army group. Awards are made on the basis of originality, logical argument, sound analysis, style, clarity and concision.
