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State seeks nominations for historical records award

Published 9:03 pm Saturday, September 16, 2017

The Alaska State Historical Records Advisory Board (ASHRAB) is seeking nominations for a Certificate Archival of Excellence Award. This award recognizes and publicizes excellence by members of the public, researchers, archivists, institutions, organizations, or agencies for work related to archives. During October 2017 the ASHRAB will consider outstanding projects that merit a Certificate of Archival Excellence Award. Categories under consideration include, but are not limited to:

• Education with use of historical records

• Digitization or website showcasing historical records

• Documentary project

• Exhibit or public event

• Milestone projects (motion picture film preservation, etc.)

• Innovative projects (something new and trailblazing)

• Rescue event (endangered records preserved)

The ASHRAB solicits and encourages submittals of award nominations for significant projects that have been accomplished. Individuals, institutions (libraries, historical societies, museums), agencies (local, state, federal), and organizations (Red Cross, Rotary, business groups) are encouraged to submit nominations to the State Archivist by email or mail, describing and documenting the individual’s or group’s significant contribution. No self-nominations will be accepted. To make a nomination, please send a one to two-page written nomination to the State Archivist by Oct. 16.

The award winner(s) will be announced in November 2017. The winning recipient(s) will receive public acknowledgement and a certificate of award.

Send to:

Zachary R. Jones

Acting State Archivist and ASHRAB Coordinator

Alaska State Archives

395 Whittier Ave

Juneau, AK 99801

Email: zachary.jones@alaska.gov

For more information, visit archives.alaska.gov or call 465.2270.