IHS Seeks Award Nominations

Each year, the Indiana Historical Society recognizes outstanding individuals whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. We are accepting nominations for the following awards:

Caleb Mills Indiana History Teacher of the Year – to a teacher at the lower- or upper-school level currently teaching American or Indiana history and recognized by colleagues as making a significant contribution to the understanding of these two fields by his or her students

Dorothy Riker Hoosier Historian Award – to a historian who has made distinguished contributions to the field of historical scholarship and/or the affairs and activities of IHS

Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award – to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions over an extended period of time to the field of history and/or the affairs of IHS

Hubert Hawkins History Award – to a local historian for distinguished service and career in local history

Willard C. Heiss Family History/Genealogy Award – to a family historian for distinguished service or career in Indiana family history, including presentation, use of materials and preservation.

Outstanding Historical Organization Award – to a local or county historical society, organization or site in Indiana that has demonstrated remarkable public services and programs to its community

Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award – to an organization for an exceptional educational event or history project implemented during the past year, either one-time or ongoing, and relating to that organization’s mission. Examples include reenactments, publications, innovative media usage, exceptional teacher training, and displays or exhibitions

Nominations must be received by Aug. 8. Award winners will be honored at the annual Founders Day Dinner on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Download a nomination form here or call (317) 234-7798 for more information.