Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 announces St Cross Senior Member as Head Judge

Suzannah Lipscomb (centre) pictured with other members of the judging panel for Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2024

St Cross College Senior Member, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb (picture above centre) chares the judges for the inaugural 2024 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. 

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, a renowned historian, author, and broadcaster, holds the title of Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton and serves as a Senior Member at St Cross College, Oxford. She is also a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. With a notable literary contribution, Suzannah has authored and edited seven books, while her engaging presence extends to hosting history series on BBC, ITV, More4, and Channel 5. Adding to her multimedia repertoire, she is the host of the widely acclaimed Not Just the Tudors podcast on History Hit. In 2020, Suzannah took on the role of chairing the judging panel for the Costa Book Awards. 

The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction is an annual award recognizing exceptional narrative non-fiction by women. Emphasizing excellence in writing, research, and accessibility, the prize is open globally to women writers published in the UK and writing in English. The winner receives both a monetary award and a unique 'Charlotte' artwork from the Charlotte Aitken Trust.  

This year, a panel of accomplished women in their respective fields will select the winner through a process starting the previous summer, involving judge selection, publisher invitations, and rigorous reading, focusing on excellence, originality, and accessibility. 

Heartiest Congratulations Suzannah!