The following was written by APG staff:
Members of the Association of Professional Genealogists gathered in Philadelphia on September 5th to honor a long-time member for her professional accomplishments.
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) named Sandra Hargreaves Luebking as the second recipient of the APG Professional Achievement Award. The award was presented during the association luncheon at the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The award was created in 2007 to recognize significant contributions to the field of genealogy by APG members. APG created the Professional Achievement Award to highlight a record of exceptional professional achievement through individual excellence and ethical behavior.
Luebking, a nationally-known author, editor, instructor, lecturer and researcher, has been recognized for her excellent example of genealogical professionalism and numerous contributions to the field through writing, lecturing, and service.
Luebking’s contributions to the genealogical community have been vast. In nearly three decades as a professional genealogist, Sandra has presented over one thousand lectures, appeared on television and radio programs, and been featured on educational videos.For 23 years, she has edited FORUM, the national magazine published by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. With Loretto Dennis Szucs, she co-edited three award-winning books, including two editions of The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy; and The Archives: A Guide to the National Archives Field Branches. Leubking also wrote two chapters for Professional Genealogy (Elizabeth Shown Mills, editor) titled “Classroom Teaching” and “Setting Realistic Fees.”
Since 1979, Luebking has taught at Samford University’s Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and has twice accompanied their British Research tour. She is a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association (1996) and was named Outstanding IGHR Alumni by Samford University in 1995.
Courtesy of Kathleen W. Hinckley, APG Executive Director