Historical Society Seeking Awards for Nominations
Historical Society Seeking Awards for Nominations
The South Dakota State Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards for History.
Nominations may be made in three categories: individual (professional and non-professional), history organizations, and the history teacher of the year. The Society curators are also seeking nominations for the prestigious Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award given to a person who has a lifetime of dedicated and distinguished service to the preservation of the history of South Dakota. The Governor’s Awards for History are designed for individuals and organizations who exhibit meritorious service.
Additionally, the Society staff are seeking a candidate for the upcoming trustee election. The candidate must be a member of the Society. This year, there is one at-large seat available to any member.
Nomination forms for either the awards or the trustee election can be found on the State Historical Society’s website. They can also be obtained by contacting Kevin Larsen, Awards Coordinator, at kevin.larsen@state.sd.us or by calling 605-773-6000. Nomination forms for the board of trustee position are due to the society by Saturday, February 28. Nomination forms for the history awards must be received by Friday, March 20.
The award winners will be announced during the society’s annual history conference held this year in Fort Pierre, Monday through Wednesday, June 1 through 3.
