The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) announces the 2025 CNO Naval History Essay Contest commemorating the Navy’s 250th anniversary. Participants are invited to submit their essays no later than 30 April 2025. This contest represents an excellent opportunity to engage in the rich legacy of naval history. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) is the lead for the contest and the U.S. Naval Institute is supporting it.

The contest is targeted to seek submissions from midshipmen and cadets, professional historians, and “Rising Historians.”

For the parameters of the three contests, visit the links below.

Midshipmen and Cadets | U.S. Naval Institute
Professional Historian | U.S. Naval Institute
Rising Historian | U.S. Naval Institute