Provincial Prize for Culture Historical Research, awarded by a jury of university professors (Prof. dr. Kaat Wils (KUL), Prof. dr. Machteld De Metsenaere (VUB), prof. dr. Luc Duerloo (UA), Prof. dr. Rik Opsommer (UGent)). In 2012, Doctoral Theses could not compete. The award was attributed to my book Op Zoek naar Glorie in Vlaanderen. De Zonnekoning en de Spaanse Successie, 1707-1708 (Standen & Landen/Anciens Pays et Assemblées d'Etats, vol. 108, published by UGA in Heule, 2012).