The current committee is comprised of the following individuals:

Maureen Howard, Chair

Eric Foner
Annette Grant
Vartan Gregorian
Thomas H. Guinzburg
Richard Howard
Margo Jefferson
Elizabeth Kendall
Luc Sante
Rick Moody

A special note: the ESU would like to recognize the late George Plimpton for his service and contributions to the Ambassador Book Awards Committee, where he served six years as its Chairman.