Awards of Excellence
Maine Genealogical Society is proud to present two awards recognizing achievement in genealogy. In 2007, the Executive Committee approved the presentation of awards in two specific areas where individuals make contributions to the genealogical community - in the area of research and publication and in the area of service and volunteerism.
Awards are presented annually at our Annual Conference.
Award of Excellence in Genealogical Research
This award focuses on efforts in scholarship and shall be presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding research published in an MGS publication (recipient does not have to be a current MGS member); in recognition of research or other genealogical information published in a non-MGS publication (recipient does have to be a current MGS member); or other contribution to the MGS Publication Committee.
Recipient to be nominated by the Awards Committee. This award will be presented at the Committee's recommendation, will not necessarily be given every year.
Award of Excellence in Genealogical Service
This award shall be presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding volunteer service to the field of genealogy in and related to the State of Maine through, but not limited to: volunteer work to genealogical organizations and/or local libraries; efforts making genealogical and historical information more accessible to researchers (transcription of vital and other genealogical records, or publication of genealogical research either in print or electronic media); education (through lectures and participation in presenting workshops); maintaining genealogical website(s); and promotion of genealogy.
Recipient to be nominated by the membership of MGS; Awards Committee will review nominations and select 3 to recommend to the Executive Committee for final decision. Nominations shall indicate qualifying service and contain biographical and other pertinent information. The person making the nomination must be member in good standing with Maine Genealogical Society.
Honoring Our
2010 Award Recipient
President Dale W. Mower presents the
Award of Excellence in
Genealogical Service
to
Linda Zapatka
September 25, 2010
Clayton Rand Adams Memorial Award
In September, 2009, Maine Genealogical Society introduced this prestigious award named for our long-time past president.
