This prize was established in 1984 to honor Professor George P. Cuttino on the occasion of his retirement after thirty-two years' service in the Department of History. The Cuttino Prize is awarded annually to the graduating senior history major or joint major in Emory College who has achieved the most outstanding record in European history courses. The Cuttino Prize recipient is selected by the Department of History Undergraduate Committee. The Cuttino Prize consists of a book in the field of European History.

This prize was established in 1981 on the occasion of the retirement of Professor James Z. Rabun after thirty-four years' service in the Department of History. The Rabun Prize is awarded annually to the graduating senior history major or joint major in Emory College who has achieved the best overall record in American history courses. The Rabun Prize recipient is selected by the Department of History Undergraduate Committee. In awarding this prize, the department also honors Professor Rabun's distinctive traits of courtesy, integrity, wisdom, and unselfish devotion to his students and colleagues. The Rabun Prize consists of a book in the field of American history.

Established in 2015 by the Department of History, the Latin America & Non-Western World Prize is awarded annually to the graduating senior history major or joint major in Emory College who has achieved the best overall record in Latin American & Non-Western World history courses.  The Latin America & Non-Western World Prize consists of a book in the field of World history.