From left: Justine Trucksess, Matt Jackson, Ophelia Chambliss, Franklin Grove Jr., John Crawmer, Carol Tanzola, David Raymond, Michael Graham, Eric Gimbi Jr., Kathy Tendler, Howard Tendler and Jack Kay. Eric Menzer was absent when the photo was taken.
The History Center held its annual meeting and awards event Sept. 14, presenting six awards to community members and organizations for their contributions to increasing awareness of York County’s history.
The award recipients are:
Chair’s Award: Kim Hogeman and Jack Kay, Yorktowne Hotel project
Heritage Profile Award: Ophelia Chambliss
Lila Fourhman-Shaull Spirit Award: The Bobblehead George team of David Raymond, Michael Graham and Eric Gimbi Jr.
Community Heritage Awards
Business: York Revolution, represented by Eric Menzer
Local Historical Organization: Friends of Camp Security, represented by Carol Tanzola and John Crawmer
Government/Civic Organization: Heart of Hanover Trails, represented by Matt Jackson and Justine Trucksess
Volunteers of the Year
Franklin Grove Jr., longtime volunteer in the Library & Archives
Howard and Kathy Tendler, volunteer historical re-enactors and members of the Friends of the York County History Center