YCHC Annual Awards Nomination Information
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.
Visit the History Uncovered blog to see the list of the 2023 award winners.
The 2024 nomination process is underway. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2024. Please provide nomination information, using the categories listed below, to help the History Center acknowledge the contributions to understanding our history. Award recipients will be recognized at the History Center’s Annual Meeting slated for Sept. 19.
Click here to be taken to an electronic nomination form that you can fill out and submit online.
If you have questions regarding the nomination process, please reach out to Joan Mummert, YCHC President and CEO, at jmummert@yorkhistorycenter.org.
Annual Award Descriptions:
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.
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.
COMMUNITY AWARD
This year, we are recognizing ONE recipient with a Community Award. Nominations can come from any of the three groups listed here.
BUSINESS
Would recognize 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, or which develops 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
Would recognize a local history organization or association whose activity in local and regional history serves as a role model of excellence for others to follow. The award would specifically recognize those associations/organizations 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, county or region within York County.
GOVERNMENT
Would recognize outstanding contributions to the understanding and promotion of local history by municipalities or civic groups. Advancement of historical activities may include community celebrations, commemorative publications, audiovisual materials, historical interpretation, archival development and community service.
