York County History Center Award Nomination Form

The York County History Center appreciates and recognizes the labor and energy that the history field demands as much of the work involves long hours of study, research and interpretation. People or organizations that devote considerable time to helping others understand the power of history are often praised although rarely recognized. It is the goal of the York County History Center to acknowledge those individuals or entities that ardently pursue sharing the rewards that history so richly provides. Please provide nomination information, using the categories listed below, to help the History Center acknowledge the contributions to understanding our history. Deadline for submission is Monday, July 1, 2024. Award recipients will be recognized at the History Center's Annual Meeting slated for Sept. 19, 2024.

Nomination

Please check the box for the appropriate award category for nomination. Submit one form per nominee. NOTE THIS CHANGE: We will select one award recipient in the Community Award category. Nominees could be a business, a local history organization or a government or civic group.

Heritage Profile AwardLila Fourhman-Shaull Inspitation AwardCommunity Award

If you are submitting a nominee for the Community Award, please check the type of entity.

BusinessLocal History OrganizationGovernmentGovernment

Name of Nominee

First NameLast Name

Nominee Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Nominee Contact phone number

Nominee Email

example@example.com

Please indicate in the space below the accomplishments demonstrated by the above-named candidate for recognition.

Nominator Name

First NameLast Name

Date

Nominator Phone

Nominator Email

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1. HERITAGE PROFILE AWARD - The Heritage Profile Award recognizes those individuals who have made a lasting or significant contribution in interpreting, promoting, researching and/or otherwise extending the knowledge, preservation and understanding of the history of York County. Individuals to be considered include those living or deceased who have demonstrated evidence of long-term dedication and personal commitment in pursuit of these goals.

2. LILA FOURHMAN-SHAULL INSPIRATION AWARD

This recognition will be given periodically to an individual whose work in history inspires and moves others to engage in historical research, programs or events. Individuals receiving this award demonstrate relationship building with communities and people. Eligible candidates may be volunteers, community members or History Center staff.

3. COMMUNITY AWARD

BUSINESS: A business that endeavors to preserve history within the York County region in the areas of company history, building preservation, philanthropy or other involvement with celebrating the past for the benefit of the community. The award recipient may also develop in its current business an extraordinary example of innovation that contributes to York County's historic value of ingenuity in business and industry.
LOCAL HISTORY ORGANIZATION: An association or organization whose activity in local and regional history serves as a role model of excellence for others to follow, particularly if it has been associated with local historical efforts that are deemed to have made a significant contribution in preserving, interpreting, promoting, researching or otherwise extending knowledge and understanding of the history of their locality or region within York County.
GOVERNMENT: A municipal or civic entity that has made outstanding contributions to the understanding and promotion of local history. Advancement of historical activities may include community celebrations, commemorative publications, audiovisual materials, historical interpretation, archival development and community service.

ANNUAL AWARD NOMINATION FORM

YORK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER ANNUAL AWARD CATEGORIES & CRITERIA