ISGS is now accepting nominations for the annual Honors and Awards in the categories below. Nominations will be reviewed by the Honors and Awards Committee and presented at the annual membership meeting in October, prior to the ISGS Fall Conference.
This year's 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 Hall of Fame: This is awarded during odd-numbered years to a deceased individual who has contributed generous services toward the field of genealogy in an exemplary way for ten or more years.
Nomination forms and award summaries are available on the ISGS website- CLICK HERE!
Please email or mail completed forms by August 5th to isgsawards@ilgensoc.org, or to the attention of the Honors and Awards Committee at the ISGS office:
P.O. Box 10195
Springfield, IL, 62791-0195
Please contact isgsawards@ilgensoc.org with any questions!
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