This award is presented annually in recognition to preservation of local history and culture for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.

Ruth and Howard Lindley have given extraordinary service to the Society. They both served as president for 2 year terms. Howard was a life member and a 12 year member of the Board of Directors. They were curators of the Lindley House, she inside and he outside. Ruth, in costume, was hostess in the Lindley room during the ice cream socials. They furnished the Lindley room. Ruth worked 3 years to place the Lindley house on the national register of Historic Places. Ruth named the Quaker Room in the Museum. Both served as host and hostess at the museum on many occasions over the years. They both were involved in other organizations and they served their community well.