The Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize was created in 1977, in memory of Christopher Ewart-Biggs, British Ambasssador to Ireland, who was assassinated by the IRA in 1976.
Its stated goal is to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland, a greater understanding between the peoples of Britain and Ireland, or closer co-operation between partners of the European Community.
It is awarded to a book, a play or a piece of journalism that best fulfills this aim, published during a two-year period up to December 31. Past winners include:
- 2002: Linen Hall Library, "Troubled Images Project"
- 2000: David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney and Chris Thornton, "Lost Lives"
- 1998: Peter Hart, "The IRA and its Enemies; Violence and Community in Cork, 1916-1923"
- 1996 (tie): Norman Porter, "Rethinking Unionism: An Alternative Vision For Northern Ireland"
- 1996 (tie): Terry Johnson, "The Steward of Christendom"
- 1988: David McKittrick and Mary Holland
- 1982: Brian Friel, "The Communication Cord"
- 1980: Stewart Parker, "I'm A Dreamer, Montreal"
