Hubbard Biography Wins Thomas D. Clark Medallion

Hubbard biography wins Thomas D. Clark Medallion

Jessica K. Whitehead’s “Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard,” published this year, has been awarded the 2025 Thomas D. Clark Medallion. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to Kentucky’s literary and cultural heritage.

‘Driftwood’ author Jessica Whitehead is winner of Thomas D. Clark Medallion award

Whitehead will be in Hopkinsville on Aug. 28 for the History on Tap program about another book she has written, "The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects."

'Driftwood' author Jessica Whitehead named winner of 2025 Thomas D. Clark Medallion award - NKyTribune

The University Press of Kentucky has announced Jessica K. Whitehead’s Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard has been awarded the 2025 Thomas D. Clark Medallion. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to Kentucky’s literary and cultural heritage. Whitehead’s comprehensive biography offers a rich and nuanced portrait of Harlan Hubbard (1900-1988)—writer, artist, and sustainability pioneer. Drawing from...