APG Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

The following news release is from APG: Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship APG to Honor Student and/or Young Professional with Strong Interest in Developing a Career in Genealogy WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 27 Continue reading APG Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

ISFHWE 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition Is Now Open

The following news release is from Tina Sansone with ISFHWE: The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) is reminding writers IN ALL MEDIA (magazines, newspapers, journals, websites, blogs) that the 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is now open for Continue reading ISFHWE 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition Is Now Open

Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

The following is from APG: APG to Honor Student and/or Young Professional with Strong Interest in Developing a Career in Genealogy WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 23 June 2014—The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is now accepting applications for the APG Young Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

APG Professional Achievement Award – Nominations Due June 22

The following is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director. Association of Professional Genealogists APG Professional Achievement Award Call for Nominations – Due 22 June 2014 APG’s Professional Achievement Award will be presented at the APG luncheon to be held Continue reading APG Professional Achievement Award – Nominations Due June 22

Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Honored By the National Genealogical Society

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship and Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards Arlington, VA, 9 MAY 2014: The National Genealogical Society held its annual banquet on Friday evening, 9 May 2014, at Continue reading Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship & Service Honored By the National Genealogical Society

National Genealogical Society Presents Awards Honoring Excellence in Genealogy Newsletter Editorship & Service to NGS

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 7 May 2014: The National Genealogical Society honored excellence in the categories of genealogy and family history newsletter editorship and service to the Society with the presentation of several awards Continue reading National Genealogical Society Presents Awards Honoring Excellence in Genealogy Newsletter Editorship & Service to NGS

National Genealogical Society Presents William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 6 MAY 2014: The National Genealogical Society presented the annual William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship during Librarians’ Day, a preconference event of the NGS 2014 Family History Conference in Continue reading National Genealogical Society Presents William Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship

Federation of Genealogical Societies Calls for Award Nominations

Federation of Genealogical Societies calls for Award Nominations – Nomination Deadline is June 15, 2014 April 10, 2014 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) calls for genealogy contribution award nominations through June 15, 2014. The specific award Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Calls for Award Nominations

SCGS Genealogy Jamboree: Student Genealogy Grant Announced

The following excerpt is from the SCGS Jamboree blog: The Southern California Genealogical Society and the Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Grant Committee are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Student Genealogy award. Continue reading SCGS Genealogy Jamboree: Student Genealogy Grant Announced

Dallas Genealogical Society 2014 Writing Contest with Cash Prizes Deadline is April 1

Participants still have 3 weeks in order to cross the last “t” and dot the final “i” in their articles. The submission deadline is April 1 for entering DGS’s 2014 Writing Contest. The Society hopes that your readers will enter Continue reading Dallas Genealogical Society 2014 Writing Contest with Cash Prizes Deadline is April 1

Dick Eastman Receives Certificate of Recognition from the Society of Genealogists

Thursday evening, my friend, Dick Eastman, received a certificate of recognition from the Society of Genalogists for his work in producing and publishing his e-newsletter, and blog. Colin Chapman, on behalf of the Society of Genealogists, awarded a “Certificate of Continue reading Dick Eastman Receives Certificate of Recognition from the Society of Genealogists

Dallas Genealogical Society Announces 2014 Writing Contest with Cash Prizes

The following is from the Dallas Genealogical Society: Dallas, TX , January 3, 2014 – – The Dallas Genealogical Society is pleased to announce its 2014 Writing Contest for original material on topics of interest to genealogists and family historians. Continue reading Dallas Genealogical Society Announces 2014 Writing Contest with Cash Prizes

National Genealogical Society Seeks Nominations for the 2014 Genealogy Hall of Fame

The following was received from Christine Rose: Would your society like to honor a genealogist whose exemplary work lives on today? Perhaps there was a notable genealogist in your state or county whose name should be memorialized in the NGS Continue reading National Genealogical Society Seeks Nominations for the 2014 Genealogy Hall of Fame