Nominations Open for NGS 2022 Awards & Competitions  

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: We invite our members to celebrate their fellow family historians by nominating them for one or more the National Genealogical Society’s awards. Or throw your hat in the ring and enter one Continue reading Nominations Open for NGS 2022 Awards & Competitions  

NGS Announces Its 2020 Awards & Competition Honorees

The following is from Susan Yockey at The National Genealogical Society: FALLS CHURCH, VA, 20 MAY 2020—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announced its 2020 award honorees and competition winners at its Virtual Family History Conference NGS 2020 Live! on 20 Continue reading NGS Announces Its 2020 Awards & Competition Honorees

ISFHWE Excellence-in-Writing Competition Winner Announced

The following is from Tina Sansone, competition coordinator with ISFHWE: The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors is proud to announce the winners of the Excellence-in-Writing Competition. All entries were exceptional this year. Submission details for 2019 will Continue reading ISFHWE Excellence-in-Writing Competition Winner Announced

Illinois State Genealogical Society to Present Honors & Awards at 2017 Fall Conference

The following press release was received from Jaymie Middendorf, Marketing & Publicity, the Illinois State Genealogical Society: SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6 October 2017 – The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) announces their annual Honors and Awards. ISGS President Dawn Carey Henry Continue reading Illinois State Genealogical Society to Present Honors & Awards at 2017 Fall Conference

NGS Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Awards Announced at Raleigh NC Conference

Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship and Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards ARLINGTON, VA, 12 MAY 2017 — The National Genealogical Society (NGS) held its annual banquet on Friday evening, 12 May, at the NGS 2017 Family History Conference in Continue reading NGS Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Awards Announced at Raleigh NC Conference

NGS Presents Awards Honoring Excellence in Newsletter Editorship & Service to NGS

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: National Genealogical Society Presents Awards Honoring Excellence in Newsletter Editorship and Service to NGS ARLINGTON, VA, 10 MAY 2017 — The National Genealogical Society (NGS) honored excellence in the categories of newsletter Continue reading NGS Presents Awards Honoring Excellence in Newsletter Editorship & Service to NGS

NEHGS Honors Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Stacy Schiff

The following news release is from NEHGS: New England Historic Genealogical Society Honors Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Stacy Schiff at Family History Benefit Dinner with Lifetime Achievement Award A Genealogy of Schiff by NEHGS Tells of Jewish Immigrants from Russia’s Pale Continue reading NEHGS Honors Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Stacy Schiff

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the John T Humphrey, CG Memorial Scholarship (NGS)

The following Press Release is from the NGS website: 09 NOVEMBER 2016 – Nominations Now Being Accepted for the John T Humphrey, CG Memorial Scholarship (NGS)… Deadline for Submissions—15 December Annually Applicants are notified by e-mail of the decision of Continue reading Nominations Now Being Accepted for the John T Humphrey, CG Memorial Scholarship (NGS)

Texas Genealogical College Seeking Nominations of Outstanding Genealogists

The following teaser is from the August 20, 2016 edition of the Victoria Advocate. For the first time, Texas individuals will be recognized in the 2016 class of the Texas Genealogical Hall of Fame. The Texas Genealogical College is seeking Continue reading Texas Genealogical College Seeking Nominations of Outstanding Genealogists

National Endowment for the Humanities Launches Chronicling America Data Challenge

The NEH has launched an interesting contest that I believe may be of interest to genealogists. The Chronicling America site is used extensively by genealogists. What kinds of genealogy projects would fit within the guidelines of the contest? Following is Continue reading National Endowment for the Humanities Launches Chronicling America Data Challenge

The ISFHWE 2016 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is Now Open for Entries

The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) is reminding writers IN ALL MEDIA (magazines, newspapers, journals, websites, blogs) that the 2016 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is now open for entries through 15 June 2016. The competition is open to Continue reading The ISFHWE 2016 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is Now Open for Entries

2015 William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship Awarded to Scott Holl at the NGS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 19 May 2015—The National Genealogical Society’s William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship is presented yearly to a librarian whose primary focus is genealogy and local history and who is employed Continue reading 2015 William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship Awarded to Scott Holl at the NGS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri

Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 19 May 2015—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) held its annual banquet on Friday evening, 15 May, at the NGS 2015 Family History Conference in Saint Charles, Missouri, to present awards Continue reading Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards