This week, ISGS invites you to visit our Honors & Awards home page, where you can view past winners and nominate an individual or group for the 2022 Honors & Awards!
Nominations will be reviewed by the Honors and Awards Committee. Awards will be presented at the annual membership meeting during the ISGS Fall Conference in October. Award categories are:
● Community Service Award: This award may be given to an individual, company, or institution for service or contributions to genealogy. Nominations may be made by local genealogical or historical societies.
● Special Recognition Award: This award may be given to an individual for the promotion of genealogy in general or for having been a major influence toward the success of the nominating organization. Nominations may be made by local societies.
● Youth Award: Students are eligible for this award for a genealogical project. Nominations may be made on the suggestion of a teacher, advisor, or local society.
● Distinguished Service Award: A national figure may be honored for exceptional contributions or service to genealogy.
● Volkel Medal of Honor: This is awarded during even-numbered years to a living person who has contributed generous services toward the field of genealogy in an exemplary way for ten or more years.
CLICK HERE for the Honors & Awards nomination form!
Please email or mail completed forms by July 1. Contact Honors & Awards Chair, Jaymie Middendorf, at isgsawards@ilgensoc.org with any questions.
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